Lawrence Dallaglio Quotations

We're obviously very disappointed with this match and especially the first 20 minutes that really cost us.

I want to prove to the players already there (in the England team) that I deserve to be selected on merit. There's a window for me because Lewis Moody is suspended and Pat Sanderson is struggling with injury.

Well, the latest news is that things are going as expected,

We played with a lot pace and a lot of intensity and we had won the game after the first half an hour.

It's important we have a squad that will challenge each other.

They are a courageous side and they never stopped trying.

Before Fraser's injury problems I thought he was one of the outstanding players in the Premiership,

If either side are to prevail, then there are key one-to-one battles you have to win. I'll have to play well this weekend, as will everyone, because you can't be at anything other than your best if you are to beat Leicester. I have a huge amount of respect for Martin and all the Leicester team.

The whole squad will share my sense of frustration. We must look forward to one big effort and try to take something positive out of this tour.

This is the beginning of the challenge, not the end of it. I've set targets, and now I'm one step closer. The target was not to make the squad but to make the team. That's what my sights are set on. I'm in this for the long haul. I'm under no illusions how difficult it will be.