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.

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

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 wouldn't go in a fast food outlet even to use the toilet.

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.

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.