But despite the slip-ups, England were gradually building towards something special and their 42-6 demolition of Ireland in 2003 sealed the elusive Grand Slam.
Dallaglio scored his side's first try at Lansdowne Road, setting the tone for an excellent display which served warning to the rest of the world that England were a force to be reckoned with.
England backed up the Grand Slam with wins over New Zealand and Australia in the southern hemisphere and they went into the 2003 World Cup as the bookmakers' favourites for the trophy.
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