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The Springboks and the Holy Grail: Behind the scenes at the Rugby World Cup, 1995-2007 -INS - Retief
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Product information
Signed by Author on half title page in 2011. First edition.
PUBLISHED by Zebra Press, 2011, Imprint: Zebra Press (Random House Struik).
The wraps are somewhat edge worn and shelf rubbed. Front board lightly creased on bottom of board. Internally clean and tightly bound.
It contains 16 pages of photographs.
"The Springboks and the Holy Grail" is the epic story of South Africa's amazing quests for the Rugby World Cup, written by a man who not only experienced all four campaigns, but had a ringside seat at the incredible events and off-the-field dramas that unfolded at each tournament. From the triumphs of Ellis Park in 1995 and Paris in 2007 to the heartbreak of 1999 and the shame of 2003, renowned journalist Dan Retief faithfully recorded the stories of human heroism and frailty, of great dignity and patent jealousy that transcended the realm of sport.
Writing for the "Sunday Times" and "SuperSport", he was one of an elite few who were privy to the secrets and machinations of South African rugby's inner sanctum. "The Springboks and the Holy Grail" provides fascinating insight into an event that is now one of the biggest in the world of sport, and contains numerous interviews with key players and administrators, as well as well-known figures who were touched by these campaigns. A candid glimpse behind the scenes, this compelling saga often reads like pure fiction.
A scarce book.
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