Description
Ideal Father's day gift; South Africa hosting for the first time in 12 years. All games to be played in Cape Town and JHB in July 2021; The most important rugby contest to take place in the world this year; Nationwide publicity campaign
About the Author
Chris Schoeman co-authored the autobiographies of Springbok rugby legends Danie Gerber, Frik du Preez (South Africa's Player of the Century), Os du Randt and Dawie de Villiers, as well as international cricket umpire Rudi Koertzen. He has also written several books on the Anglo-Boer War, World War I and South African regional histories. David was born in Mbombela and attended the Diocesan College (Bishops) in Cape Town. He has a degree in history from the University of Cape Town. He worked in the South African archives service before becoming a dealer in rare and unusual books on Africa (Africana) with his wife Karen. They own Select Books based in Claremont (near Cape Town). The shop was established in 1986 and we have owned it since 1996. He has written a number of books related to rugby in South Africa. Willie John McBride MBE is one of rugby's all-time greats. During a thirteenyear international career he captained the British & Irish Lions on their unbeaten tour in 1974 and won a record seventeen Lions caps over five tours. He remains a popular and highly respected figure in the rugby world. Hannes Marais captained the Springboks against the British and Irish Lions in 1974, and also faced the touring side in 1962 and 1968.
Book Information
ISBN 9781398108288
Author Chris Schoeman
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint Amberley Publishing
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Weight(grams) 645g