Lawrence Dallaglio's 12-year international career is set to end after English rugby's ruling body expressed their displeasure at his criticism of coach Brian Ashton.

Dallaglio and Mike Catt lambasted Ashton over a lack of preparation and organisation, even though he led England to the World Cup final.

Catt has since announced his retirement from international rugby but 35-year-old Dallaglio has said he wants to play on.

The Rugby Football Union are conducting a review of England's World Cup performance and have yet to announce whether Ashton will stay on as coach.

But a statement tonight read: "The board recorded their extreme disappointment that two senior players have chosen to criticise publicly members of the England coaching team and disclosed alleged proceedings within England team meetings.

"The long-standing ethos of the game, as well as the custom and practice of the England team meetings, is that they have always been private and confidential. It is essential that the fundamental trust between players and coaches, which is critical for any team's success, is not undermined."

Rob Andrew, the RFU's elite rugby director, has met Dallaglio and Catt and requested copies of their autobiographies. Dallaglio retired from international rugby in 2004 before reversing his decision the following year.

He played every game in England's 2003 World Cup triumph, but was a fringe player in this year's tournament.