Youngs keen to banish ghosts of Aviva

England 38 Scotland 18

Mon, 04 Feb, 2013 - 00:00

Julian Bennetts

Mention of it brings a wry grin and a shake of the head.

No wonder; after all, the Aviva Stadium was where he endured the lowest moment of his international career, two years ago, one which was swiftly followed by one of the worst of his club career.

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