The Jersey

The Secrets Behind the World's Most Successful Team

Peter Bills

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Macmillan
14 August 2018

Biography: sport; Management: leadership & motivation; Advice on careers & achieving success; Sports & outdoor recreation; Sports psychology; Rugby Union

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 New Zealand Rugby has now 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 Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019.

Peter Bills draws on case studies and interviews of officials, coaches, players and others involved in all elements of rugby right across New Zealand. The Jersey tells an extraordinary story with unprecedented access and insight, exploring the basic requirements and immense challenges required to become number one in the world and to remain consistently at the top.

Readers may also be interested in Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life by James Kerr.

By: Peter Bills
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 650g
ISBN: 9781509856688
ISBN 10: 1509856684
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 14 August 2018
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for The Jersey: The Secrets Behind the World's Most Successful Team

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 A great read . . . I thoroughly enjoyed it -- Conrad Smith, 94-times capped All Blacks Extremely well written. Compelling, accurate, insightful and brilliant in the way it captures the New Zealand way. -- John Hart, former All Blacks coach. 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.