Ben Youngs to start for England with Danny Care out

Ben Youngs will start at half for in the against at tomorrow.
, who was named in the starting team, jared his shoulder in training on monday but failed a late fitness test.
Youngs’ inclusion means Lee Dickson comes onto the bench only seven days after winning the with .
Head Coach said: “Danny is getting there but we won’t take any risks and we need every player to be 100 per cent. Ben Youngs is one of our most experienced players – he has played against the three times and is raring to go. Lee has known all week that he could be featuring so we managed his preparation accordingly.”
Youngs added: “It’s a shame for Danny as I know he has worked hard to be fit for the game. But it’s a great to be starting against New Zealand at Eden Park and I know with four scrum-halves in the squad there is a massive amount of competition for me to perform for the team and be at the top of my game.”

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