"Let me make this clear" - Lawrence Dallaglio responds to online backlash

Tuesday, 11 October 2022 at 16:58

byRugby Rucker

Legendary England number 8 Lawrence Dallaglio has responded to the online backlash he received for suggesting Wasps shouldn't be relegated if they enter administration due to the 'size of the club'.

Speaking on the highly popular show ‘Rugby Tonight’ Dallaglio argued that Wasps should not face automatic relegation in the same way Worcester Warriors have due to them being a bigger brand.

“They [RFU] will say that any club that’s in administration has to go the same way as Worcester,” Dallaglio said.

"But the reality is, do you want to lose one of the biggest brands in club rugby, in world rugby and one of the brands that’s been one of the most successful sides in the Premiership? Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.”

However, he has now looked to specify his position on the subject.

Lawrence Dallaglio

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Lots of news out there on @WaspsRugby I just want to be clear that I don't think one club in administration should be relegated & one shouldn't. My heart goes out to everyone @WorcsWarriors We should now come together to protect rugby @standardsport pod is out now @London_Pride

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Matt Dawson snubs Dallaglio from his dream England XV

England legend Matt Dawson has selected his all-time England XV for the RFU.

A number of big names miss out, with Mike Tindall, Neil Back and Lawrence Dallaglio among the absentees.

Read on to see Matt Dawson’s all-time England XV.

Matt Dawson’s all-time England XV:

BACK-THREE:

15. Jason Robinson
14. Rory Underwood
11. Ben Cohen

CENTRES:

13. Jeremy Guscott
12. Manu Tuilagi

Manu Tuilagi of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

HALFBACKS:

10. Jonny Wilkinson
9. Dikie Jeeps

FRONT-ROW:

1. Gary Pearce
2. Steve Thompson
3. Jason Leonard

SECOND-ROW:

4. Maro Itoje
5. Martin Johnson

Maro Itoje of the Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Saracens at the Recreation Ground on 17 Oct. Photo: Steve Haag/PPAUK