The Immortals of British & Irish Rugby
Author | : John Westerby |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 299 |
Release | : 2024-10-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781923009394 |
ISBN-13 | : 1923009397 |
Rating | : 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Fully illustrated profiles of a 15-strong team of rugby legends. The Immortals of British & Irish Rugby celebrates the greatest players from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland from the last 60-odd years. Rugby writer John Westerby selects his dream team of 15 players in position then delves into the careers of these true greats. Legendary figures accorded Immortal status include Maro Itoje and Jeremy Guscott (England), Gareth Edwards (Wales), Willie John McBride (Ireland) and Ian McLauchlan (Scotland). Supported by over 100 full-colour action shots, this stunning jacketed hardcover tells the remarkable stories behind each Immortal's rise to the top, the feats that propelled them to greatness and the adversity they faced.