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.

The problem with me is I always think I should've done better. I felt that after the World Cup final and through my whole career.

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

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.

We need to ask ourselves what are we here for and what have we worked so hard to be here for.

I'm not necessarily proud of the World Cups and the grand slams won or lost, the amount of points I scored, this record or that.

I like to think I play rugby as it should be played - there are no yellow or red cards in my collection - but I cannot say I'm an angel.