- Rocky, 16, had surprisingly been called up to play against South Africa.
- The England Lions are being managed for the first time by his father Andrew Flintoff
- Flintoff’s England Lions are on a 25-day tour that began on November 20.
Rocky Flintoff has played for his father Andrew’s England Lions team after being a late call-up to the team in South Africa.
Surprisingly, the 16-year-old was named in the squad after being promoted from the England under-19 team.
The England Lions are currently playing a four-day match against a South African A team at Wally Wilson Oval in Rondebosch.
Flintoff featured in the middle order for the England Lions, who conceded a 133-run deficit to South Africa.
The teenager scored four runs, before South Africa’s Matthew Boast bowled him off the third ball.
Flintoff’s inclusion, however, continues his impressive progress, having made his first-class debut for Lancashire in August.
Rocky Flintoff participated in the England Lions after being promoted from the under-19 team
The 16-year-old, who is listed batting for Lancashire, has been seen as a potential future star.
The England Lions are now coached by his father Andrew, who was appointed in September.
He scored 32 in his first first-class innings for Lancashire against Surrey, becoming the 10th youngest debutant in the County Championship.
Flintoff received his first professional contract with Lancashire over the summer and has now played four first-class matches and seven list A matches.
He had caught the eye earlier this year by scoring a ton against Warwickshire in a second XI match in April, while he also scored a match-winning century for the England Under-19 team in July.
The England Lions’ tour of South Africa is their first since their father Andrew was confirmed as coach.
The former England hero was signed on an initial 12-month contract in September.
Flintoff, hero of England’s 2005 Ashes triumph, has been working with the England Lions on his red and white ball skills.
The tour officially began on November 20 and concludes at the end of the four-day match against South Africa.
England fast bowler Mark Wood has continued his rehabilitation with the Lions squad.
Wood will return home today after spending seven days working with the Lions team.