McGeechan backs Dallaglio to deliver for England

WORLD CUP winner Lawrence Dallaglio has been backed to “deliver for England” when they defend the Webb Ellis Trophy in France next month.

Tue, 14 Aug, 2007 - 01:00
Andrew Baldock

Wasps star Dallaglio will arrive at his third successive World Cup tournament as the most decorated figure in head coach Brian Ashton’s 30-man group.

The 79-times capped former England skipper, one of 12 survivors from England’s original 2003 World Cup squad, has a global stage to launch what could be his farewell season.

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