Behind the Thistle: Playing Rugby for Scotland by David Barnes Paperback Book

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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 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 Thistlegives a unique insight into the drama and emotion of playing for Scotland in that most rarefied of environments Test match rugby.In this exhaustively research 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.

Author Biography

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.

Review

'Takes the reader as close to the action as it is possible to get, short of invading the pitch' * The Scotsman *'Really good reminiscences from hosts of Scottish rugby greats about a host of great Scotland rugby occasions. Weighty in all respects'  -- Stephen Jones * Sunday Times *'In turns comic, poignant, spine-tingling and occasionally tragic, its anecdotes provide a dressing-room keyhole for those of us who could only ever dream of getting there by any other means . . . a gem of a book' -- Alasdair Reid * Sunday Herald *'This is a remarkable insight into what it means to play rugby for Scotland . . . For all those with a deep love of rugby, its contemporary sporting history and intriguing gossip this is an unmissable tome' -- Bill Lothian * Evening News *'A fascinating new perspective brought to life in the players' own words . . . a terrific read for any rugby fan' -- Alan Pearey * Rugby World *

Long Description

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 research 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.

Review Quote

'Takes the reader as close to the action as it is possible to get, short of invading the pitch'

Details ISBN1913538222 Author Peter Burns Pages 400 Publisher Polaris Publishing Limited ISBN-10 1913538222 ISBN-13 9781913538224 Edition 150th Format Paperback Imprint Polaris Publishing Limited Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Plates, black and white; Plates, color Year 2022 NZ Release Date 2022-06-02 Publication Date 2022-06-02 UK Release Date 2022-06-02 Subtitle Playing Rugby for Scotland Edition Description New Edition Alternative 9781780271163 DEWEY 796.33309411 Audience General Series Behind the Jersey AU Release Date 2022-09-07 We've got this

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