The problem with me is I always think I should've done better. I felt that after the World Cup final and through my whole career.
From Jonny Wilkinson
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 do, have done and always will believe that I am very capable of performing and thriving at any level of the sport.
I never ever believed that I would be able to give up on this dream which has driven me to live, breathe, love and embrace the game of rugby from the earliest days that I can remember.
My own position is so far on the obsessive side of preparation and professionalism that I fear my point of view is not going to be shared by anyone.
We need to ask ourselves what are we here for and what have we worked so hard to be here for.
I play with a fear of letting people down. That's what motivates me.
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 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.
The conversation topic in my head is not what role I should play; it is whether I am going to play at all.
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