The Boys of Winter: England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup Win, As Told By The Team for the 20th Anniversary 2023
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England have been in four Rugby World Cup finals and only won one of them. In 2003, this team was the one that did it. And this is their story in their words.
The image of Jonny Wilkinson’s last-minute winning drop goal is etched deep into the nation’s consciousness – everyone knows where they were during that iconic moment on the 22nd November 2003. Twenty years on, with their achievement still unmatched, the affection and respect this band of brothers command is as great as ever. There is still no modern player as beloved as Jonny Wilkinson, no captain as celebrated and respected as Martin Johnson, and no coach as revered as Sir Clive Woodward. And there is no one with the aura and drive of Lawrence Dallaglio.
In The Boys of Winter, Dallaglio and writer Owen Slot tell the inside story of England’s triumphant 2003 Rugby World Cup through interviews with those involved, revealing how the team planned it and executed it; the iconic memories as well as the unseen moments.
But what has become of those heroes of our youth? This book also tells the story of how the tournament has shaped the lives of those involved, for better or worse. For many it was the pinnacle, for some a missed opportunity and for others a curse from which they never recovered.
– Includes never-before-seen interviews with the squad and coaching staff
– Reveals how the team planned and executed the 2003 Rugby World Cup win
– Uncovers for the first time the impact of the achievement on the players
– Explores why this success has never been repeated
This is the definitive account of a legendary sporting moment and an examination of the costs of our dreams.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Blink Publishing (31 Aug. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 352 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1788706560 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1788706568 |
| Dimensions | 16.2 x 3.3 x 24 cm |
by Paul
A compelling read which is difficult to put down. I’ve written to Lawrence to thank him for revealing how much the squad put into the victory and what remarkable people they are.
by mike Fraser
Conversationally amongst friends, Loll eases out of the mouths of all the players twenty years later, how they felt then and now. Expertly edited and written by Owen Slot, this is one of the best books on Rugby I have ever read,
by David Nixon
Endlessly fascinated by the 2003 world cup winners, my favourite sports team ever. Enjoyed the book, although much regarding the events surrounding the players and team has been said before. I was rather worried that after 20 years, this might be used as a forum for some to ‘air dirty laundry’ in public. That isn’t the case and the guys seem united and as respectful of eachother as ever. Great read, buy it!
by SamW
What a fantastic book. 20 years on, we’ve all heard so many great stories about the team and their journey. Personally I never tire of hearing about 2003 and loved the chance to read in more detail. This book goes even further than expected with some amazing insights. Genuinely worth reading, I finished in 3 days.
by Trevor Hulmes
A well written history behind the scenes of an epic period in England rugby .!!
Particularly illuminating as my wife and I were there to witness their advance from the quarters to the Final!
Cone on England in 2023- 20 years on!!
by Mr D W Simpson CBE
It is a wonderfully written book and encapsulates in full the great Rugby Union World Cup Final of 2003
by Razor Ronnie
great read and it makes you feel you were there, which of course i was but no in the team!
by Glenn Miller
An insight into the team and management which was interesting and if you are a rugby fan, certainly worth buying