The Jersey: The All Blacks: The Secrets Behind the World’s Most Successful Team
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The phenomenal international number one bestseller with exclusive interviews with Richie McCaw, Steve Hansen, Beauden Barrett and Dan Carter, The Jersey is the definitive story behind the greatest sports team on the planet.
‘Extremely well written. Compelling, accurate, insightful and brilliant in the way it captures the New Zealand way’ – John Hart, former All Blacks coach.
With a better winning record than any other sports team in history, they stand head and shoulders above their nearest rugby rivals. How did a country of just 4.8 million people conquer the world?
Peter Bills, who has reported on international rugby for more than forty years, was given exclusive access to all the key figures in New Zealand rugby as he set out to understand the secrets behind the All Blacks success. Peter talked at length with ninety people, both in New Zealand and around the world, with intimate knowledge of what makes the All Blacks tick.
The Jersey goes to the heart of the All Blacks success. It is also an epic story of not just a rugby team but a nation, whose identities are inextricably linked.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Main Market edition (4 Aug. 2022), Pan |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 416 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1509856714 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1509856718 |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Dimensions | 12.7 x 2.54 x 19.05 cm |
by A Easter
I was expecting some profound insight into the profile of an All Black. There is a lot of alignment towards heritage of a New Zealander. Although this would be true for some All Black greats the Maori and Pacific Islanders would not have this heritage.
For me I was looking for the character traits and discipline that are recognisable from which a great All Black can be discovered.
by Clements54
Amazing book, takes you all the way back to settlement in NZ to understand some of the roots which the All Blacks have grown from. Touches on a lot of different subjects from schools, women’s teams, coaches etc
by Polo121
I have a number of books on rugby including a few on the All Blacks. It is so true that the All Blacks concept and their history is phenomenal in the world of sport as so many of their members are legends. But even looking at these books on my bookshelf seem to stand out. It seems their reverence goes beyond the field of play.
Highly recommended indeed get into the legend, any good rugby fan will certainly not be disappointed with this book.
by Caroline
Bought this for my lecture at university when he left as he was a big fan of the blacks and what they stand for. He loves the book and made his day. He is very missed I wouldnt of got through the first year without him x
by Nathan Kirby
Fantastic product and service. Arrived quickly bought used but like new.
by Disappointed Reader
Fantastic insight into the greatest sports team in history one I don’t support but do greatly admire.Would recommend this to any fan of the game.
by R Jones
Fantastic team read and ethos
by Tony P
Bought as a gift. Arrived on time in good condition and recipient was pleased with it.