(Reuters) - England scrumhalf Ben Youngs has ruled himself out for the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa this year to spend more family time this summer, with his wife 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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