Becoming a Lion by Johnny Sexton
As of May 2009, Johnny Sexton was the little-known backup fly-half for Leinster, the chronically underachieving Irish province. When the 2013 Lions squad was selected, there was almost universal agreement that Sexton was the most important single player heading to Australia. This book tells his story.
Riveting.. Opens a remarkable window into the stresses, hurts and insecurities of a professional life in rugby -- Vincent Hogan * Irish Independent *
Bracing and fascinating in equal measure -- Malachy Clerkin * Irish Times *
Captures all the jagged edges that make Sexton one of Irish sport's most compelling characters * Sunday Times *
It really sets for a great benchmark for sports autobiographies, given that it is so honest -- Matt Cooper * Today FM *
Engrossing * Rugby World Ireland *
If you crave an insight into the life of a professional rugby player ... Becoming a Lion is a must -- Donal Lenihan * Irish Examiner *
Intensely revealing * Irish Daily Mail *
Bracing and fascinating in equal measure -- Malachy Clerkin * Irish Times *
Captures all the jagged edges that make Sexton one of Irish sport's most compelling characters * Sunday Times *
It really sets for a great benchmark for sports autobiographies, given that it is so honest -- Matt Cooper * Today FM *
Engrossing * Rugby World Ireland *
If you crave an insight into the life of a professional rugby player ... Becoming a Lion is a must -- Donal Lenihan * Irish Examiner *
Intensely revealing * Irish Daily Mail *
Born in Dublin in 1985, Johnny Sexton attended St Mary's College, where he won a Leinster senior schools cup in 2002. At Leinster he won three Heineken Cups, taking man of the match honours for his performance in the 2011 final, when he scored two tries in leading a comeback from a 16-point halftime deficit. He has won 36 Ireland caps. He started all three tests for the British and Irish Lions in Australia.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781844883165 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844883167 |
| Title | Becoming a Lion |
| Author | Johnny Sexton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-09-23 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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