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.

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

My post-Sydney goals are to become a much better player and person.

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

It's a privilege to be here amongst so many people I've grown up admiring and still watch it on the telly. I've been sat there staring at Boris Becker, one of my heroes, for half the evening.

I've been massively honoured to be part of a wonderful England team. To play under and be led by Martin Johnson is also such a humbling experience.

I've gone past the stage of saying 'Why me... why does it always happen?'