{"product_id":"behind-the-thistle-by-peter-burns-9781913538224","title":"Behind the Thistle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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, \u003cem\u003eBehind the Thistle\u003c\/em\u003e gives a unique insight into the drama and emotion of playing for Scotland in that most rarefied of environments: Test match rugby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470069481708,"sku":"9781913538224","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781913538224-behind-the-thistle.jpg?v=1775211826","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/behind-the-thistle-by-peter-burns-9781913538224","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}