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Fully illustrated profiles of a 15-strong team of rugby legends. The Immortals of British & Irish Rugby celebrates the greatest players from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland from the last 60-odd years. Rugby writer John Westerby selects his dream team of 15 players in position then delves into the careers of these true greats. Legendary figures accorded Immortal status include Maro Itoje and Jeremy Guscott (England), Gareth Edwards (Wales), Willie John McBride (Ireland) and Ian McLauchlan (Scotland). Supported by over 100 full-colour action shots, this stunning jacketed hardcover tells the remarkable stories behind each Immortal's rise to the top, the feats that propelled them to greatness and the adversity they faced.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.
Written by Times rugby journalist John Westerby with match reports from the team of top rugby writers at the Times and the Sunday Times, this book presents a detailed narrative account of the team and it's on the field progress throughout the 12 months leading up to and including the Final itself. Full match reports, original player features and colourful stories on England's rivals, the fans and the key characters on the pitch and in the dressing room.