I refuse to go into a fast-food outlet - to use the toilet even - in case anyone got the wrong idea and thought I was sneaking in a quick burger.

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.

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 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.

What I am proud of is I have searched for the best of me and I have been a team man without fail.

Playing the game, representing the team, giving my all and never letting go has meant everything to me.

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