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.
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.
Introduction.
The England Way.
Five and Six Nations Days.
Forward Thinking.
Coaches' Chatter.
World Cup Moments.
Backs to the Future.
On the Jolly.
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.
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.
OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES The Little Book of Ireland Rugby The Little Book of Scotland Rugby The Little Book of Wales Rugby
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