This is Your Everest: The Lions, The Springboks and the Epic Tour of 1997 by Tom English & Peter Burns - Rugby Book
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Journey back to one of rugby's most legendary confrontations with This is Your Everest The Lions The Springboks and the Epic Tour of 1997 by Tom English and Peter Burns This compelling book revisits the iconic 1997 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa a series where the underdog Lions faced the formidable world champion Springboks The narrative delves into the strategic brilliance of Martin Johnson's squad detailing their development of an exceptional attacking mindset coupled with an impenetrable defensive structure The Springboks conversely were expected to assert their dominance as the planet's top team however their campaign was shadowed by political racial and economic controversies alongside the challenge of integrating a new coach just prior to the tour placing immense pressure on the home side The Test series itself is etched into sporting history as one of the most gripping ever contested with incredibly close matches The authors provide an enthralling inside perspective from both the Lions and Springbok camps offering unprecedented access to the behind-the-scenes drama of their battle for supremacy A vast array of individuals share their recollections of those remarkable weeks and the lasting influence the tour had on their lives and professions This seminal work is lauded as a perfect read for all Lions enthusiasts having been shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year and praised by Owen Slot of The Times as magnificent and the pinnacle of rugby writing The book priced at €16.25 with a RRP of also benefits from free delivery on orders exceeding €49.95 It is dispatched within 1 to 2 working days and comes with a 30-day return policy The book is available in Non-Fiction Books specifically within the Sports Books & Sports Biographies category of the Bookshop section of the website
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This is Your Everest: The Lions, The Springboks and the Epic Tour of 1997 by Tom English & Peter Burns - Rugby Book is a product, currently listed by 2 Irish retailers on GetLocal (2 offers in total). Prices range from €19.99 to €23.25 depending on retailer.
Retailers commonly describe it as: rugby history, 1997 lions tour and sports biography.
It can be bought from local retailers in Cork and Dublin, and is currently marked in stock by at least one seller.
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It is currently listed by 2 Irish retailers on GetLocal, with 2 offers in total.
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Prices range from €19.99 to €23.25 depending on the retailer. See the full list of offers above, sorted from cheapest.
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Yes, it is currently marked in stock by at least one of the retailers listed above.
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It is available from retailers based in Cork and Dublin.