The Jersey: The All Blacks: The Secrets Behind the World's Most Successful Team

Description

New Zealand rugby is a dynasty that transcends all national barriers. As a culture and a model of humility and consistent success, which have led them to three Rugby World Cups, the world of rugby continues to look to the New Zealand model for guidance. Traditionally, the renowned All Blacks and those charged with guiding them have kept their rules of engagement close to their chests. However now, New Zealand Rugby has agreed to open their doors to rugby writer Peter Bills to consider the reasons behind their dominance of the world game in the build-up towards the Lions Series in 2017 and Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. Through this book, Peter Bills draws on case studies and interviews of officials, coaches and players, as well as people involved in all elements of rugby right across New Zealand. The Jersey tells an extraordinary story with unprecedented access and insight, and explores the basic requirements and immense challenges required not only to become number one in the world, but remain consistently at the top.

Peter Bills is a world-renowned rugby journalist who has reported and written on the sport for more than forty years. He was given unprecedented access to the All Blacks to research The Jersey.

This is a wonderful description of why the All Blacks are so good. The author's assessment is spot on. Beautifully written. -- Nick Mallett, ex-South Africa and Italy coach. Extremely well written. Compelling, accurate, insightful and brilliant in the way it captures the New Zealand way. -- John Hart, former All Blacks coach. A great read . . . I thoroughly enjoyed it -- Conrad Smith, 94-times capped All Blacks Very good. The New Zealand people will like it. I thought the schools chapter was particularly good -- Sir Graham Henry, All Blacks' 2011 World Cup winning coach