The Men in the Arena: England, Australia and the Battle for the 2003 Rugby World Cup
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The ultimate World Cup showdown, in the words of those who were there.
From 1997 to 2003 England and Australia battled for domination of the rugby world in one of the greatest rivalries the sport has ever known. In The Men in the Arena, William Hill shortlisted authors Peter Burns and Tom English explore every aspect of the teams’ journey to the 2003 Rugby World Cup final, telling the story primarily in the words of the protagonists at the centre of the battle.
Featuring exclusive new interviews with players and coaches from both teams plus an array of superstars who faced them from New Zealand, Ireland, France, Wales and beyond, this is the inside story like it has never been told before.
‘A splendid re-telling of English rugby’s most celebrated story. Cracking stuff from start to finish’ – Robert Kiston, The Guardian
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Additional information
| Publisher | Polaris Publishing Limited (3 Aug. 2023) |
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| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1915359155 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1915359155 |
| Dimensions | 24.2 x 3.9 x 16.2 cm |
by Ifach
I read a lot of rugby books and got hold of this as soon as it came out. I had high hopes, and was not disappointed. Really sets the scene and gives an understanding of what it felt like.
by Bundai
One of the all-time great sport books. Getting the twin story of England and Australia is so gripping and gives insights I’d never heard before. Absolutely brilliant.
by I. Price
Yet another great book by Messrs.Burns & English. Like their other books it’s well put together and very readable. As a rugby fan it’s great to read about what went on through the 2003 RWC campaign for both of the eventual finalists.