He made his Six Nations debut as a replacement against Italy in March 2003 .
Was part of the wider 43 - man squad for the World Cup , playing in the pre-World Cup warm - up matches against Wales and France in Marseille .
He made his Six Nations debut as a replacement against Italy in March 2003 and was part of the wider 43 - man squad for the World Cup , playing in the pre-World Cup warm - up matches against Wales and France in Marseille .