Ben Youngs withdraws from Lions squad

[voice of the crumbie]

No words, just thoughts

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Huge respect to Ben, rugby is irrelevant in these circumstances, family always comes first, keep strong team Youngs, pray everything turns out right.

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[trendylfj]

No words I can say will ever make life easier. Total respect.

[Big Dai]

I don't have a brother. But I have two sons. I can only hope that my two grow up to show this kind of mutual support and professnalism if they were to face difficult times.

Heart goes out to three true Tigers.

Total respect.

[Ian Cant]

Well done Ben. This again puts things into perspective and all we can do is send our heartfelt wishes to such a wonderful family.

[TigerCam]

No words, just thoughts

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[Spicer]

No words, just thoughts

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[murphy15]

Thoughts with the Youngs family and enormous respect to Tom for continuing to play and Ben for his decision. This is just rugby. Family first.

[LE18]

I am a close neighbour of Tom and his family, my wife and I have spoken to them often in the recent past and knew of Tiff's illness. My deepest sympathy is with them at this very distressing time, it has been tearing me apart reading some of the harsh critism of Tom's play, those posters should be apologising here, failing to do so, they should be ashamed of themselves, no one could spell it out on here until the Official announcement was made. Our greatest respect goes to Tom, Ben and all.

[CJ]

I've never met either of the brothers but they both strike me as being lovely blokes. This just confirms it. So, so sad for the whole family.

[Noddy555]

It is very sad news about Tom Youngs wife. I can really empathise because I lost my very first girlfriend a lady called Kim Horner when I was 17 and she was 6 months older and 18 when she died from Leukemia. My Heart goes out to Tom, Ben and all their family.

[technologus]

Horrible, horrible news.

[coppo]

I very rarely message on here but had to take this opportunity to pass on all the thoughts, sympathies and love to the youngs family at this tough time and indeed all those who have suffered as a result of similar illness.

My thoughts are with them and whilst I have personally (not on here) been critical of Toms performances, this has now been contextualised and teaches me a lesson that judgement is so easy when you are so removed from the context of real life.

I wish the family all the very very best and will take a much more human/humble and considered approach to the way I judge players and performance and I will take that lesson on board for the future.

Thank you Youngs brothers and their family support network for continuing to wear our shirt for us even in the toughest of times. You have considably more emotional strength than I!

[drc_007]

Really sad news my heart goes out them and their families.

I was reading other club forums and their is a similar out-pouring support from every club, makes you realise that rugby really is one big family.

[maire88]

Absolutely devastated for the whole family. As I mentioned on the other thread I've known and supported Tom for a long time and my heart goes out to him and his family. Having had cancer myself and having had my life changed completely by it and knowing how hard a struggle it is I do kind of understand but news like this is just so shockingly sad.
Love and thoughts are with them all xx

[Chobbsy]

Thoughts go out to the Youngs family at this very difficult time....

Totally agree, family is everything