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The British & Irish Lions

The Official History
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This fully revised book will bring the famous story of the Lions up-to-date and include a comprehensive review of the 'Covid' tour to South Africa in June/July 2021, as well as a preview of the 2025 Tour to take on Australia. Originally written by former Lion,... Read More
Format: Hardback
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This revised edition brings the story of the Lions up-to-date and includes a full review of the remarkable tour to South Africa in 2021 as well as a preview of the 2025 tour to Australia. With reviews of every tour since 1888, comprehensive stats and lists of every player to pull on the red jersey, this book will appeal to Lions fans everywhere.

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This fully revised book will bring the famous story of the Lions up-to-date and include a comprehensive review of the 'Covid' tour to South Africa in June/July 2021, as well as a preview of the 2025 Tour to take on Australia.

Originally written by former Lion, Clem Thomas and continued by his son, Greg, the 2016 and 2020 editions were published by Vision Sports Publishing and sold out.

With reviews of every tour undertaken since 1888, comprehensive stats, and lists of every player to pull on the famous red jersey, The British & Irish Lions will once again appeal to the legion of Lions fans all over the UK.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913412708

Publisher: Vision Sports Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vision Sports Publishing Ltd

Edition: 8th Revised edition

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 2500g

Pages: 560

About the Author

The book was originally written by writer and former rugby player Clem Thomas (Lion #386) The book was carried on by Clem's son Greg who works within the world of Rugby. Rob Cole is a statistician extraordinaire and has his own PR agency specializing in Rugby.

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