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“Woeful” – Five England stars were included in ‘worst’ World Cup XV

#4. Ben Youngs

Eurosport wrote: “The injury to Danny Care before the tournament should have been the spur Youngs needed to come to New Zealand and play confident rugby in the knowledge that the number nine jersey was his. Instead, he’s going backwards: stuttering, awkward, and seemingly developing a nasty habit of being unable to throw a pass until he’s taken a practice swing.”

Ben Youngs of England on the break to go over for a try during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

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