Ben Youngs retiring from Test Rugby

Chobbsy · Post by **Chobbsy** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:28 pm

No suprise he will retire from Test rugby after Fridays game

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/67214279

thunderbirds · Post by **thunderbirds** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:29 pm

and a few more I expect. Dan?

Rugbygramps · Post by **Rugbygramps** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:34 pm

One of the great servants for Tigers and England.
Amazing he has remained a one club man especially considering the offers that will have been made at various points through his career

ads · Post by **ads** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:43 pm

Great player, great man. Haterz gonna hate and all that, but I don't think I've ever seen him let a team down he's been playing for.

GB72 · Post by **GB72** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:47 pm

So good at controlling a game. Really surprised not to see him on the bench for the SA match. I think his skill set and experience could have made a difference at the end.

Hopefully he gets to lead the team out on Friday. I suspect that after the heroic effort against SA, Lawes was too broken to take one final bow.

tigerburnie · Post by **tigerburnie** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:06 pm

The word is often over used, but in this case "legend" is appropriate, thanks for everything Lenny, hope you will pass on your wisdom to our young 'uns.

Scott1 · Post by **Scott1** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:39 pm

Brilliant career ,great player! All the best Ben

Wayne Richardson Fan Club · Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:49 pm

Hoping for a free of international pressures & "restrictions" end to his playing career with Tigers.

Ian Cant · Post by **Ian Cant** » Thu Oct 26, 2023 6:20 pm

A Legend and hopefully he will get back to help us get some wins soon!

longlivethecrumbie · Post by **longlivethecrumbie** » Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:46 pm

Hugely under appreciated by many. Frequently played to orders rather than to the way he burst on to the scene. His 100+ caps speaks to his longevity and also how frequently he saw off challengers for the 9 shirt.

Fantastic player and servant to England and Tigers. Let's hope he has a year or so in him yet. All the best, Lenny

CJ · Post by CJ » Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:02 am

Agree with everyone. Great player. Certainly hope we see him in a Tigers shirt many more times.

sam16111986 · Post by **sam16111986** » Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:23 am

The right time to step back from an epic international career. At 34 he could easily play for two or three more years at Tigers. Maybe even break Wiggy's record if he wants.

KiwiTig · Post by **KiwiTig** » Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:08 pm

A great player and lovely man from a fantastic family …a proper and true ambassador for the game

ay2oh · Post by **ay2oh** » Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:18 pm

One of the nicest blokes you’ll ever meet

Not a jock · Post by **Not a jock** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:47 pm

His performance has peaked and started to decline, but not to the extent the Mitchell fan club would have you believe. Perhaps more to do with the strict adherence to the limited game plan employed by the coach(es). BY could be relied on to implement them fully. Mitchell hardly setting the world alight since his elevation so it's likely due to the common denominator?.

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