Lawrence Dallaglio went from being a schoolboy chorister to one of the most formidable physical presences in the game of rugby.
Had it all in his prime - pace, power, aggression, pride and a steely mind-set. A Lions series winner, a World Cup winner and a trophy magnet with Wasps.
Here are five things you might not know about Lawrence Dallaglio.
Lawrence Dallaglio facts
#1. Real name
His name isn't really Lawrence, it's Lorenzo. His full name is Lorenzo Bruno Nero Dallaglio.
#2. Rejected
Because Dallaglio's father, Vincenzo, is Italian, and his English-born mother, Eileen, was of Irish descent he was eligible to play for both Italy and Ireland, as well as England, and in the early 1990s he turned down an invitation to play for Ireland.
#3. Honours
Already a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours
#4. Best captain
Warren Gatland has said that Dallaglio was "The best captain that I’ve ever been involved with."
#5. Champion
He is one of a very small number of players to have won both the Rugby World Cup and Sevens World Cup.
