Mercer, Ben

Fringes

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ISBN 13:
9781915001023
author:
Mercer, Ben
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Outlier Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
360
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 2 centimeters (0.5
Genre:
Travel, Europe, France,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£16.92

Description

Life at the outer edges of professional rugby is revealed in Ben Mercer's candid account, Fringes. This is the story of what it's like to be a journeyman professional athlete, where the glamour of the sport is tempered by the harsh realities of a precarious employment status and a lack of recognition. Ben Mercer's own experiences, from playing in the English Second Division to accepting an offer to help an amateur team turn professional in France, provide a unique insight into the world of professional rugby. The book explores the tension between progress and identity in a rugby team, and the impact of professionalism on the lives of those involved. Through his story, Mercer sheds light on the often-overlooked world of professional sports, where the majority of athletes struggle to make ends meet and live with the uncertainty of their employment status.

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