England's most capped rugby player has revealed he underwent heart surgery after collapsing during an open training session

Leicester halfback Ben Youngs had a two-hour operation in Birmingham and has been diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat.

Youngs says he is "on the mend" and hopes to be fit for the new English club season starting mid-September.

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