Dallaglio Ends International Career
3rd January, 2008
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio has announced his retirement from international rugby for the second time in his career. The 35-year-old has also said that he will end his club career with Wasps at the end of the season.
After playing every single minute of England’s World Cup winning campaign in 2003, he stood down from Test rugby in 2004. However he reversed his decision in 2006, enabling him to help try to defend the crown in the 2007 World Cup, eventually winning his 85th cap in the final.
"I have enjoyed a marvelous run and been the proudest of Englishmen every time I wore my country's jersey, however, I believe my international career has run its course and it is time for me to step aside and make room for the young guns kicking down the door."
"I'm probably playing my best rugby in two years but there will not be another new season for me at Wasps. They are my only club and that's how it will remain when my boots hit the bin at the end of the season.”
"Long-term I fancy coaching but it would have to be on the right terms and with the right set-up. Being honest, it's far too early for me to go beyond that."
England are fifth favourites to win the next World Cup, at 14/1 with Betfred according to our odds comparison service.
