Youngs blow for Tigers and England

23 September 2014The 27-year-old was injured in Saturday's 45-0 Aviva Premiership drubbing at Bath, and will now be sidelined for England's four-Test autumn series, Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill confirmed at a press conference on Tuesday.

Youngs missed England's summer tour to New Zealand with coach Stuart Lancaster's blessing, to look after his ill wife.

The Leicester front-rower started the new campaign targeting extended club form for a quick return to international action, but this latest setback has ended those hopes.

Leicester have already lost club capt…