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Tuesday 5 June 2018 13:57, UK
Ben Youngs is taking inspiration from his sister-in-law's battle with cancer as he looks to help England finally win a Test series in South Africa.
Youngs is expected to start the first Test on Saturday at Ellis Park a year after pulling out of the Lions tour to New Zealand after his brother Tom's wife Tiffany was told her cancer was terminal.
Twelve months on Tiffany is now in remission after a four-year battle.
Youngs said: "Being around her for so long certainly puts rugby in perspective. You realise how important times are and I will make sure I enjoy the next few weeks being here and being part of this team. And hopefully we can do something special."
England have won only three Tests in South Africa but Youngs believes the squad are well prepared after a good camp - despite suggestions Eddie Jones' training has been too intense.
Youngs said: "The first game is so important, especially being the touring party, you don't want to take the wind out of your sails after game one.
"We've had a great preparation in the two weeks building up to this and we want to make sure we are there physically but also tactically. Perhaps previous touring teams haven't been - so we have to be really smart about how we take on the Springboks.
"You want to prepare yourself for the weekend and in order to do that you need to make sure you are intense about what you do. And with everyone contributing in the last few weeks we've been able to do that.
"The guys showed up on Monday last week after the [Premiership Rugby] final and everyone just ripped in straight away.
"So it is unbelievably exciting about the challenge ahead but also we are also really excited about trying to get out there and play our game."
