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Jonny Wilkinson has set the rugby world alight since his international debut in 1998. In this revealing diary of the 2000-01 season, he takes the reader behind the scenes of his career at Newcastle Falcons, England and on to the British Lions tour to Australia in summer 2001. He talks about the players' strike in November, the foot and mouth crisis, his preparation for the matches, training, what really goes on on the pitch - and provides a fascinating insight into his life away from the rugby field. LIONS AND FALCONS builds up to a riveting portrait of the modern professional rugby world, viewed from the very pinnacle of the sport.
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Jonny Wilkinson became England's youngest international for 71 years when he made his debut at 18 years old in March 1998. Since then he has rapidly established himself as England's regular fly-half. By mid November 2002, still only 23, he had won 37 caps and already scored 576 points - easily the highest of all time for England. He has also won three British Lions caps.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This really does provide an inside look at one of the best rugby players of today. Everything about it the emotions and feelings revealed inside show you the remarkable man behind the player. A definate must read for any Wilkinson and or union fans, definatly one of the best books i've read.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I actually bought the book as a christmas present for a friend, and after reading the first few pages in the shop, i couldnt wait to borrow it so that i could read the rest!I had finished it within two days- it was gripping, witty, informative and very interesting- I was unable to put it down! The book gives an insight into Jonny's life- on and off the rugby field- it shows his complete commitment to the game and his career. It also shows what a genuinely nice bloke he is- god only knows why he's still single!! To sum up: if you're a rugby fan or a jonny fan you really must buy this book (and if you're not a jonny fan you will be by the time you've read Lions and Falcons!)Well done Jonny!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am both a rugby fan and a Jonny fan and i found this book hard to put down. It is very humourous and witty- including details of Jonny's personal life and childhood, routines, christmas, hobbies, family, etc- and is also full of rugby talk. The book covers the whole of the 2000-2001 season with Newcastle's every game reviewed, all of the highs and lows, the Tetley Bitter cup rounds and gruelling final, gossip on Jonny's club and country team mates, and reviews of every England match. This book manages to incorperate every part of rugby. Jonny Wilkinson manages to show readers what life is like as a professional rugby player in an interesting, informative and humourous way. A definate must-have for all rugby (and Jonny!!) fans!!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Superb
A really fantastic read. It reflects the type of guy he always seems to be, just so normal, down to earth and a really nice guy. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2005 by Mr. G. P. Preston
Excellent
This books is an excellent read as it is by JW who is one of the best players of ruby union in the world, here you can go into his mind and see what he does make him tick as a... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2002
Great and inspirationl
This book showed the character of a young yet breath taking player.
Published on 9 Jan 2002
A true professional and a really nice bloke
This is a very interesting and insightful book, from a young man who has all the ingredients of a true rugby great. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2002
A breathtaking insight into Jonn'ys remarkable world.
I never expected anything but the best from Jonny's book, being the perfectionist that I admire him for, however picking up the book on Christmas Day,I had finished less than 24... Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2002
A fantastic book for those who love rugby - and Jonny!
I for one have been a fan of Jonny since his 1998 debut. I have also loved rugby for about 10 years (i am 15). Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2002
brilliant
I bought this book thinking that it wasn't going to be any good, but i found it hard to put down. Jonny Wilkinson talks about many important things in his life such as his family... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2002 by missperfect50@hotmail.com
Jonny's natural talent is brilliantly transferred onto paper
Whether this is ghost written or not, it makes no difference. JW's book is hard to put down, I received it on Christmas day and finished it a couple of days ago. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2002 by phil.drake@ehcc.net
The words of a talented player
This is a great book by a great player he tell's you everything with out telling to much it includes good photos too. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2001
A great book by a great player!
This book was very interesting to read. It gave a very discriptive knowledge on rugby. There was no hard feelings towards any other international team. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2001
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