Youngs grateful for Lancaster support
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Tom Youngs has revealed his relief at still being a contender for 2015 hosts England's World Cup squad after missing the recent tour of New Zealand.
Leicester hooker Youngs was given special dispensation to stay at home looking after his ill wife Tiffany instead of touring New Zealand.
However, England coach Stuart Lancaster told Youngs that his Test chances remained unaffected.
"He understood the situation I was in, he realised it was best for me to go back and be with my family," Youngs said Tuesday.
"So I was extremely appreciative of that.
"To be fair if I had gone on tour, I th…
Leicester hooker Youngs was given special dispensation to stay at home looking after his ill wife Tiffany instead of touring New Zealand.
However, England coach Stuart Lancaster told Youngs that his Test chances remained unaffected.
"He understood the situation I was in, he realised it was best for me to go back and be with my family," Youngs said Tuesday.
"So I was extremely appreciative of that.
"To be fair if I had gone on tour, I th…
