English, Alan
Stand Up and Fight: When Munster Beat the All Blacks
- ISBN 13:
- 9781915359285
- author:
- English, Alan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polaris Publishing Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, General, Sports & Recreation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stand Up and Fight When Munster Beat the All Blacks by Alan English On 31 October 1978, at Thomond Park, something extraordinary happened in rugby history. Munster beat the All Blacks, with over 100,000 people claiming to have watched the game despite the ground only holding 12,000 spectators. This remarkable event is now fully updated for its 45th anniversary. Alan English tells the true story behind this incredible match, providing a detailed and engaging account of the events leading up to the game and its aftermath. With his intelligent reportage and open-eyed mythmaking, English captures the essence of what makes Munster rugby so unique.
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