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BEN Youngs has never been considered as one of the best No.9s in the game and last week’s display shows why.
First, he cannot sustain a high tempo for longer than 20-25 mins. He then goes into auto cruise, meaning he is a few seconds slower to the breakdown and a few seconds slower getting the ball away.
Second, he lacks the ability to inject pace and raise the tempo. It’s why Danny Care had been kept in the squad. But perhaps his greatest failing is he has no tactical awareness – ...

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