Ben Youngs, England's most capped men's player, has retired from Test rugby after an encouraging World Cup. Despite the departure of several experienced stars, Youngs believes that England's future is in safe hands with a new generation of players.
Ben Youngs enters Test retirement comforted by the belief that England ’s future is in safe hands after an encouraging World Cup .
Courtney Lawes has also confirmed he is bowing out of the Test arena and Jonny May is very likely to follow suit, while Dan Cole and Joe Marler are nearing the end of their time at the top. “We have some really good leaders, some guys who have been there and done it and dragged the others along with us, along with coaches who gave us a really clear plan.
“Marcus Smith is not inexperienced because he’s got a huge amount of experience for someone of such a young age and he’s now finding playing full-back a little bit different for him.
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