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Behind the Thistle
Playing Rugby for Scotland
Series: Behind the Jersey
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This book is ideal for rugby enthusiasts, particularly those with an interest in Scottish rugby history and personal player stories from the nation’s Test matches.
Featuring the thoughts of more than 180 players who have represented Scotland since the very first Test match in 1871 all the way through to the present day,Behind the Thistlegives a unique insight into the drama and emotion of playing for Scotland in that most rarefied of environments Test match rugby.
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Featuring the thoughts of more than 180 players who have represented Scotland since the very first Test match in 1871 all the way through to the present day, Behind the Thistle gives a unique insight into the drama and emotion of playing for Scotland in that most rarefied of environments: Test match rugby.
In this exhaustively researched tome, David Barnes and Peter Burns provide inside access to more than 150 years of private moments in the changing room, on tour, on the training ground, during the tumultuous heat of battle itself, and lift the lid on numerous post-match antics.
This is the story of what it is really like to play for Scotland, revealing the sacrifices and joys experienced by those who have shed blood, sweat, and tears in pursuit of glory in the navy blue jersey.
Series: Behind the Jersey
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The Scotsman praises the book for taking readers as close to the action as possible without stepping onto the pitch. Stephen Jones of the Sunday Times calls it "weighty in all respects" with rich reminiscences from Scottish rugby legends. The Sunday Herald describes it as a "gem of a book," mixing comic, poignant, and spine-tingling anecdotes. Bill Lothian from the Evening News highlights its fascinating insight and contemporary sporting gossip, while Alan Pearey of Rugby World commends it as a terrific read for rugby fans.
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ISBN: 9781913538224
Publisher: Polaris Publishing Limited
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 June 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polaris Publishing Limited
Edition: New Edition
Illustration: Plates, black and white; Plates, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 35.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 488g
Pages: 400
About the Author
David Barnes is a freelance journalist who specialises in rugby. Having been forced to retire from the game because of a knee injury he has covered club, pro-team and international rugby for Scotland on Sunday, the Sunday Herald, Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. He is the co-author ofBehind the Thistle: Playing Rugby for Scotland.
Peter Burns is the editor for Arena Sport and author of Behind the Thistle: Playing Rugby for Scotland, Behind the Ryder Cup: The Players' Stories, White Gold: England's Journey to World Cup Glory and also a co-author of Behind the Lions: Playing Rugby for the British & Irish Lions.
Also by Peter Burns
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