Biography
Lawrence Dallaglio is England's most decorated club captain, the only player to win the World Cup, Heineken Cup and Premiership title in his career. Born in Shepherd's Bush and educated at Ampleforth College, he joined London Wasps straight from school and went on to make 268 appearances for the club over nearly two decades.
A ferociously competitive number 8 and flanker, Dallaglio led Wasps to three consecutive Premiership titles between 2003 and 2005 and the Heineken Cup in 2004. His leadership was the defining force behind the most successful period in Wasps' history.
His England career spanned 85 caps including the legendary 2003 World Cup triumph under Sir Clive Woodward in Australia. He famously came out of international retirement to play in the 2007 World Cup, making him one of only a handful of players to appear in three World Cups for England.
The 2007/08 season was Dallaglio's last as a professional — he announced his retirement in May 2008 after Wasps' Premiership final, drawing the curtain on a career that transformed English club rugby.