Lawrence Dallaglio is the Wasps, England and British Lions rugby legend. In February 2004 he was appointed England captain after Martin Johnson's retirement. He retired himself in 2008 having played for England and lifting the Guinness Premiership with Wasps in his final and emotional game at Twickenham.

He has been capped in all three positions in the back row, an automatic choice for the 1999 World Cup and the '97 Lions against the Springboks and he has never played for any other club since arriving at Sudbury as a teenager.

He was a member of England's Sevens team winning the inaugural World Cup in 1993, then a surprise choice for the '94 England tour to South Africa, a shrewd selection by Jack Rowell. He held the club together during that troubled winter and 12 months later established his full credentials by leading Wasps to the first professional English league title.

Named Daily Telegraph readers' Player of the Year and Lloyds TSB Six Nations Player of the Year, Dallaglio had a fantastic season in 1999/2000 when he was handed back the club captaincy. Although the side's league form was disappointing, Lawrence led Wasps on an impressive Heineken Cup run and to a second successive Tetley Bitter Cup victory.

Another impeccable season in 2000/2001 closed with selection for his second Lions Tour but an injury in the last game of the season against Bath, meant he was doubtful for the trip to Australia. The Lions passed him fit but the knee gave way again in a mid-week match, cutting short his tour and forcing the Wasps captain to undergo reconstructive surgery.

He has represented England at every level and on his day is recognised as one of the world's best back-row players. Lawrence made his debut for England in November 1995; he has scored 13 international tries and holds 58 caps.

An excellent motivational and leadership speaker Lawrence’s commitment to success and winning are second to none. Lawrence regularly appears on television as a sports pundit and writes in the national press.