Robinson backs Dallaglio to make squad

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The 34-year-old Wasps number eight, who picked up a winners' medal four years ago, was last week named in Brian Ashton's 47-man preliminary training party - and Robinson believes he will make the 30-man squad for the tournament later this year.

"He is a player you need in your squad and he will bind the other 29 together," Robinson told BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek show. "Not only because of what he brings to your side, but also he brings a bit of fear to the opposition teams. They hold him in such high regard and respect that he will put some doubt in their minds."

Robinson added: "When you look at his performance in the European Cup final (Wasps beat Leicester), it was a superb performance and I think the stage is set for him.

"There are a number of things that he brings. First and foremost is his performances, and I think a Lawrence Dallaglio that's right on top of his game, there is no better number eight in the world.

"The other aspect is the physicality he brings and the physicality he generates from the others.

"There is a commitment he demands and other players raise their game.

"When you go to play against South Africa - and England's biggest game of the pool will be South Africa - you are going to need that level of physicality."