Twins Jason and Justin are widely regarded as the number one pair in the Great Britain Open Team, and have been Europe's youngest professional pair for the previous 10 years.

Fixtures, together with their father, in the British Team, their unique achievements and family connections have made them familiar faces in the press worldwide

Still only 33, Justin Hackett's contribution to the Bridge world was recognised at the highest level in 1997 when he was invited to Buckingham Palace in recognition of his distinction in the field.

Avid Manchester United fan Justin had considered turning professional in another sport;

"I wanted to be a footballer. I was torn between bridge and football and I ended up playing bridge."

However, early victories on the Bridge circuit spurred the twins on;
"We played in Athens in our first match and we got a silver medal. Since then we've gone from strength to strength."

Among Justin's individual achievements are the 1994 European Junior Championship and the 1995 World Junior Championship.