Drive gives Dawson edge

Matt Dawson today revealed the drive for perfection which sees him once more installed as England’s number one scrum-half against Ireland at Twickenham this weekend.

After starting the first two RBS 6 Nations matches on the bench Dawson’s extra snap and feisty demeanour has seen him overtake the unlucky Andy Gomarsall for what is likely to prove England’s most challenging test since the World Cup.