Youngs played in the 2008 event

Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs has said he is looking forward to the Junior World Championships in Japan.

The 19-year-old is with the England Under-20 squad, who launch their campaign against the hosts on Friday.

He told BBC Radio Leicester: "Last year we lost in the final to New Zealand, so hopefully we can go one better.

"I'm just going to enjoy being here, learn what I can and make the most of it. What I can take out of this will only help me move forward as a player."

He continued: "We're trying to get used to the heat and the random tropical storms."

England will also meet Scotland and Samoa in Pool B at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium.

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