Ben Youngs withdraws from Lions tour to be with pregnant wife
England scrumhalf was among more than 50 players under consideration for the eight-match tour to SA
02 May 2021 - 18:58
England scrumhalf Ben Youngs has ruled himself out for the British & Irish Lions tour of SA this year to spend more family time this summer, with his wife who is pregnant with their third child.
The 31-year-old was among more than 50 players under consideration for the tour, which will take place under strict Covid-19 protocols. Lions coach Warren Gatland is set to name a 36-man squad on Thursday...
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