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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An honest look at life as a professional rugby player,
By The Phrench Dude (Panama, Panama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Confessions of a Rugby Mercenary (Kindle Edition)
A surprising and eye-opening book, and a must read for any amateur rugby player or fan, past or present, or even for any sports enthusiast who wants to a peek behind the scenes of the not-so-glorious life of a professional rugby-man.
Veteran John Daniell keeps it real while recounting his last season in the top French League as a foreign professional rugby player: his experience as a "middle-of-the-pack" rugby player (ie not a superstar) is fascinating if not a little bit cynical. Through his words we get a better idea of what the real life of most rugby pros is like, those who aren't superstars but have to fight for their contracts and look after themselves and their career, moving from club to club, ie "the mercenaries". We get a real look at life at a club of slightly lower standing, where each week is make-or-break for everyone involved. And as a foreigner playing in France, Daniell also shares his perception of the French rugby culture, which, despite its paradoxes and other peculiarities, it is clear he has grown to love and respect. All in all, this book offers a realistic peak at what a pro rugby career is like in this new age of professional rugby. |
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Confessions of a Rugby Mercenary by John Daniell
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