Launchbury urged to take on rivals

13 September 2014Launchbury will face England team-mate and World Cup squad rival Courtney Lawes when Wasps host champions Northampton in Sunday's Aviva Premiership clash.

Rugby director Young admitted he wants his Wasps stars to relish one-on-one international battles thrown up on club duty.

While some coaches will ask their stars to focus solely on the club job in hand, Young believes the added international incentive can often sharpen resolve.

"The World Cup is still a long way away, but our players do realise that how they fare against direct rivals will have a big bear…