Confessions of a Rugby Mercenary

Zusatztext

<p>John Daniell is a rubgy mercenary. A brutal word for an often brutal game.</p><p>In 1996, when Rugby Union turned professional, John emigrated to France where he played for a decade in top competitions. His team ricocheted between fear and ecstasy, as they battled to save the club from relegation and their careers from the scrap heap.</p><p>Now he lifts the lid on the dark world of the journeyman player, where losing a home game is considered a crime, coaches and club owners will do anything to win, and agents ruthlessly manipulate players.</p><p>His compelling confessions are both shocking and funny, taking you behind the scenes, onto the field and into the very heart of the scrum.</p>

Autorenportrait

John Daniell is originally from New Zealand. When Rugby Union turned professional in 1996 he was one of the first players to emigrate to Europe. He spent over a decade playing in the top competitions in France, for his Montpellier team. He is now a freelance sports journalist, having also studied at Oxford. He lives in Paris and visits the UK frequently.

Weitere Details