This is the final bulletin from London Irish's Kingston-born flanker Jon Fisher in the England Under 20 camp during the IRB Junior World Championship. England beat South Africa in the semi-finals but went down 38-3 to New Zealand in last night's final to end their nine-match run of victories this season.

Losing to New Zealand last night in the final of the 2008 IRB Junior World Championships was bitterly disappointing.

Although you may argue that winning nine out of 10 Test matches this season is some achievement, it is gutting to get within touching distance of the final prize and as a team it is a cruel end to what was a fantastic season.

Personally, to win a Grand Slam and reach a world final is something of which I am very proud.

However, part of me is just not satisfied.

I genuinely felt we had the ability, fitness and mentality to win that game, but it just wasn't to be.

In terms of my own personal development, the past three weeks provided an opportunity to test myself against what the rest of the world has to offer in my position.

I leave the tournament inspired and hungry to work on certain areas of my game which will help in setting me apart from my fiercest rivals who are working hard at various ends of the earth.

Being picked to play for England means more than purely representing your country: being the best in the world must follow.

For me the next three weeks are an opportunity to take some time away from rugby, recharge my batteries and make sure that I am fully refreshed before a gruelling pre-season starts with London Irish.

The time off will give a chance to reflect on my memories from the tournament; most notably, I will probably never again have the chance to play with a C-list celebrity in the form of Bradley from Eastenders, nor will I have the pleasure of being caged in a hotel room with a 19st prop who is renowned for his caveman characteristics.

So that's it. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the coaching staff and management.

I'm sure they will provide an environment which breeds success for many years and teams to come.

Also, I'd like to wish next years England Under 20 team the best of luck. But let's just hope they don't do anywhere near as well as we did... not that I'm a bitter man!