Summary: The flanker was one of 36 selected for the summer tour of Australia. Image: By Paul Smith   TOM

Summary: The new Test captain was speaking on the day Kevin Pietersen flew back out of London. Image: By Paul

Summary: Scrum-half Youngs earned the plaudits for a superb display in a losing cause in the second Test in Johannesburg,

Summary: The controversial Year 1 Phonics Screening Check is set to be rolled out at the end of the month

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