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The Men in the Arena
England, Australia and the Battle for the 2003 Rugby World Cup
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Ideal for rugby enthusiasts, sports historians, and anyone fascinated by the drama of international sports rivalries.
Shortlisted for the Sports Book Awards Rugby Book of the Year.InThe Men in the Arena, Peter Burns and Tom English delve to the very heart of England and Australia's journey to the 2003 Rugby World Cup final, telling the story in the words of the protagonists at the centre of the battle. This is the inside story like it has never been told before.
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From 1997 to 2003, England and Australia battled for domination of the rugby world in one of the greatest rivalries the sport has ever known. In The Men in the Arena, William Hill shortlisted authors Peter Burns and Tom English explore every aspect of the teams' journey to the 2003 Rugby World Cup final, telling the story primarily in the words of the protagonists at the centre of the battle.
Featuring exclusive new interviews with players and coaches from both teams, plus an array of superstars who faced them from New Zealand, Ireland, France, Wales, and beyond, this is the inside story like it has never been told before.
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Highly recommended for fans of rugby history, praised for being a fantastic, exciting read and a splendid re-telling of English rugby’s most iconic saga. Described as sensational and an absolute classic, it captures the passion and drama of the era brilliantly.
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ISBN: 9781915359155
Publisher: Polaris Publishing Limited
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polaris Publishing Limited
Illustration: 16pp colour plates
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 657g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Tom English is an award-winning BBC Sport writer and broadcaster. He is a co-author of the best-selling This is Your Everest (shortlisted for the William Hill Award in 2021), When Lions Roared (longlisted for the William Hill Award in 2018) and Behind The Lions. He lives in Bridge of Allan, Stirling.
Peter Burns has been a sports editor for over ten years. He is the author of nine books, including the best-selling This is Your Everest, When Lions Roaredand Behind the Lions: Playing Rugby for the British & Irish Lions. He lives in Edinburgh.
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