The Springbok captains

Stephen Nell, Edward Griffiths

ISBN 10: 186842670X / ISBN 13: 9781868426706

Published by Jonathan Ball Publishers SA, ZA, 2015

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For over a century the Springbok rugby captain has represented many things to many South Africans. He has united, and he has divided. He has thrilled, he has disappointed. He has inspired, he has disheartened. He has triumphed, he has failed. But he has always had an impact. In this revealing narrative, Edward Griffiths and Stephen Nell depict the men who have been able to call themselves Springbok Captain' through their backgrounds, triumphs and disappointments. This book offers an epic historical perspective on this remarkable country, viewed through the prism of rugby. Compelling and emtoinal, this revised and updated third edition brings the story of the Springbok captains right up-to-date. Relive the heyday of rugby legends Bennie Osler, Danie Craven, Hennie Muller, Johan Claassen, Naas Botha, Francois Pienaar, Gary Teichmann, Joost van der Westhuizen, Andre Vos and others. Now fully updated with the accounts of Bobby Skinstad, Victor Matfield and Jean de Villiers, The Springbok Captains is the epic story that lies at the heart of South African rugby.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Springbok captains
• Publisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers SA, ZA
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 186842670X
• ISBN 13: 9781868426706
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Springbok rugby captain, over more than a century, has represented many things to many South Africans. He has united, and he has divided. He has thrilled, he has disappointed. He has inspired, he has disheartened. He has triumphed, he has failed. But he has always had an impact. In this revealing narrative, Edward Griffiths and Stephen Nell depict the men who have been able to call themselves 'Springbok Captain' through their backgrounds, triumphs and disappointments. Relive the heyday of rugby legends Bennie Osler, Danie Craven, Hennie Muller, Johan Claassen, Naas Botha, Francois Pienaar, Gary Teichmann, Joost van der Westhuizen, Andre Vos and others. Now fully updated with the accounts of Bobby Skinstad, Victor Matfield and Jean de Villiers, The Springbok Captains is the epic story that lies at the heart of South African rugby.