Publisher Description

The Little Book of England Rugby is the latest volume in this highly successful series of sports-themed quotes books. Focusing on the mots juste from former players such as Steve Smith - who noted that Colin Smart who had been rushed to hospital after quaffing aftershave in Paris, "He may have been unwell, but Colin had the nicest breath I've smelt." - and Will Carling - who, as England captain, called his bosses "57 old f**ts" - to the key men in today's team such as coach Eddie Jones and captain Owen Farrell.

Author Biography

Richard Bath is a freelance sports writer and editor and is the author of numerous sports books, including (for Carlton Books) The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Rugby and The Story of Rugby. He has appeared on both radio and television as a pundit and lives in Scotland.

Table of Contents

Introduction.
The England Way.
Five and Six Nations Days.
Forward Thinking.
Coaches' Chatter.
World Cup Moments.
Backs to the Future.
On the Jolly.

Review

OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIESThe Little Book of Ireland RugbyThe Little Book of Scotland RugbyThe Little Book of Wales Rugby

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Filled with quotes from all facets of England rugby broken down into separate chapters recalling great players and moments and those everyone would rather forget.

Long Description

Filled with quotes from all facets of England rugby broken down into separate chapters recalling great players and moments and those everyone would rather forget. The Little Book of England Rugby is the latest volume in this highly successful series of sports-themed quotes books. Focusing on the mots justes from former players such as Steve Smith - who noted that Colin Smart who had been rushed to hospital after quaffing aftershave in Paris, 'He may have been unwell, but Colin had the nicest breath I've smelt' - and Will Carling - who, as England captain, called his bosses '57 old f**ts' - to the key men today such as coach Eddie Jones and Owen Farrell.

Promotional "Headline"

Filled with quotes from all facets of England rugby broken down into separate chapters recalling great players and moments and those everyone would rather forget.

Feature

Contains more than 170 quotes by players, coaches, journalists, commentators and fans of England rugby, all keen to have their say.

Description for Sales People

This is the perfect impulse buy or stocking filler for a fan of English rugby. The Little Book of series numbers more than 20 different titles from sport to politics and has sold more than a million copies. England go into the 2019 Rugby World Cup year having won two of the three Six Nations Championships since they hosted the last event, including winning the Grand Slam in 2016. England is the most successful of all the northern hemisphere rugby nations, the only Rugby World Cup champions (in 2003) and winners of the Five/Six Nations Grand Slam (13) and most Triple Crowns (25) Filled with quotes from all facets of England rugby broken down into separate chapters recalling great players and moments and those everyone would rather forget. Contains more than 170 quotes by players, coaches, journalists, commentators and fans of England rugby, all keen to have their say.

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