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The Independent UK
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Sarah Rendell

EXPLAINED: Tom youngs leicester tigers former england hooker retires with immediate effect | Rare Historical Photos

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Leicester Tigers legend and former England hooker Tom Youngs has announced he is retiring from rugby with immediate affect.

Youngs, who has played for his club over 200 times, took indefinite leave from Leicester earlier this season to look after his wife Tiff, who is ill. Youngs won 28 England caps and was selected for the British and Irish Lions.

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