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.

I know that Martin Johnson [the England coach] was in the stands, but I didn't feel it was up to me to impress them. He and his assistant [Brian Smith] were here to support me.

I only get the points because I have team-mates who do the work and put me in the position to get them.

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.

Right through to the end of the last World Cup game, I still couldnt bear the thought of not being perfect or letting people down.

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

For me now, I will continue to focus ever harder on my goal of being the very best I can be with Toulon Rugby Club and continue to embrace and enjoy wherever that path takes me.