Robinson is no stranger to record-breaking rugby.

As a member of Wigan's imperious rugby league side of the nineties, he was accustomed to sweeping opposition away, so he felt entirely at home after coming on to make his international union debut against Italy on Saturday when England carved through the Italians like a hot knife through Gorgonzola.

Despite being on the pitch for 35 minutes, and in spite of being one of league's fastest stars, Robinson did not receive one pass from his new brethren on Saturday.

The question now being asked of Clive Woodward's men is - are they incapable of finding the wide men anymore, or did they snub a rugby star who has no need to prove himself on the international stage?

Robinson received a heroes' welcome at Twickenham when the Sale winger's 50th minute introduction confirmed him as the first ever player to wear the white of England in both codes.

He said afterwards: "It was a great feeling to hear that roar, because it was a roar. I didn't know how people would take to me, but now I know there are a lot of people behind me."

When asked about the situation that he will surely one day tell his grandchildren about, Robinson magnanimously said: "They tried their best to get it to me but, unfortunately, the inside runners always got the try.

"To be honest, I'm not really bothered about that. Just being out there gave me a massive sense of achievement."