The Young One by Evans David Young And Alan
David Young, captain of Wales and a triple-British Lion, holds a unique place in modern day rugby. Capped by his country in the first World Cup and a British Lions Test two years later, he then went north to establish a formiable reputation in league rugby and shared in another successful World Cup campaign in the 13-a-side code. When rugby union went professional in 1995 he returned to Wales and adjusted to the totally different requirements of union play, becoming a Lion again and the only man to play for them over three different decades. Even greater honours were around the corner for Young - he has led his club side, Cardiff, for three years and taken over the helm of Wales in two Six Nations campaigns. In the "Young One", Young reveals how promises made by two famous clubs never materialised, forcing him to turn his back on his homeland and rugby union for six years; why the game and culture of rugby league can teach the rival code so much; and how the importance of security in his future life has influenced every step he has taken in sport. For the first time the story is told of the attempts by the Welsh Rugby Union to stop him joining rugby league and the letter that set out to rubbish his prospects in the 13-a-side game.
Alan Evans is Cardiff Rugby Club's media officer and a freelance writer. He is the author of three club histories and a regular contributor to magazines and programmes.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781840184525 |
| ISBN 10 | 1840184523 |
| Title | The Young One |
| Author | Evans David Young And Alan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 204 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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