The History of the British and Irish Lions
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The History of the British and Irish Lions by Clem Thomas
This title explores the whole period of the British Lions' existence. It examines the origins, development and future of the Lions tours and investigates the social and political issues which have played a part in the evolution of one of the world's most formidable touring forces. It describes the post-war tours and profiles of many of the great players and strong men of the time, who tell of their feeling of fulfilment, and of the pride and the passion every British or Irish player feels on being selected as a British Lion. This celebratory volume provides access into the workings and preparations behind every Lions tour since 1920. It is a definitive account of the game's most prestigious and world-renowned representatives, and includes details of the victorious 1997 tour to South Africa.
Up until his death Clem Thomas had been party to many rugby books, in particular The Crowning Years, High Balls and Happy Hours: The Autobiography of Gavin Hastings, Rugby: A Way of Life, the Rugby World Cup books of 1991 and 1995, and many others. A British Lion of the 1955 tour of South Africa, he twice captained the team against the Southern Universities and Natal. He was twice awarded the Whitbread award for services to rugby journalism and received the prestigious French award, the Prix Jaurcguy, in 1989.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781840184983 |
| ISBN 10 | 1840184981 |
| Title | The History of the British and Irish Lions |
| Author | Clem Thomas |
| Series | Mainstream Sport Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-09-20 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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