Rugby - Youngs still eager to learn ahead of landmark cap


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 16 Mar 2019

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Scotland Training - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - March 15, 2019 General view of Scotland players during training Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

LONDON (Reuters) - Ben Youngs's introduction to international rugby was not particularly auspicious as he was forced to fill in on the wing when England battled to a 15-15 draw with Scotland in the 2010 Six Nations.

Nine years on he faces the same opposition when he will become England's most-capped scrumhalf, his tally of 85 taking him ahead of Danny Care.

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