I don't like kicking the ball a lot.

I do, have done and always will believe that I am very capable of performing and thriving at any level of the sport.

My own position is so far on the obsessive side of preparation and professionalism that I fear my point of view is not going to be shared by anyone.

To say I have played through four World Cups, two Lions tours, 91 international games and a ridiculous number of injuries and other setbacks gives me an incredibly special feeling of fulfilment. I know myself well enough to know that I will never truly be satisfied.

I would like to wish the England squad every success. I would also very much like to extend those wishes to Martin Johnson, Brian Smith, Mike Ford, John Wells, Graham Rowntree and the rest of the England 2011 World Cup management team who have been fantastic and deserve people to know that.

Those Aussie rugby fans are a bunch of sore losers. I hate 'em all.

I play with a fear of letting my team down. That's what motivates me.