Rich, Gavin
Our Blood is Green: The Springboks in their Own Words
- ISBN 13:
- 9781909715820
- author:
- Rich, Gavin
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Polaris
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 16 x 3.5 centimeters (0.62
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, General, Sports & Recreation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Springbok's green jersey is an iconic symbol in world rugby, representing both respect and division. In South Africa, it has been a powerful emblem for over a century, yet its origins are complex and tied to the country's troubled past. Our Blood Is Green explores what it means to play for South Africa through the voices of Springboks past and present. The players share their stories of schoolboy dreams, sacrifices, and the challenges they faced under apartheid, as well as their experiences in a more inclusive era. This is a powerful and poignant read that reveals the unity and struggles of a brotherhood fighting to transcend race, culture, and class. The book examines what it truly means to be a Springbok, told by those who have lived it.
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