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The Boys of Winter
- England's 2003 Rugby World Cup Win, As Told By The Team for the 20th Anniversary
- Narrated by: Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot, Paul Thornley
- Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
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The image of Jonny Wilkinson's last-minute winning drop goal is etched deep into the nation's consciousness - everyone knows where they were during that iconic moment on the 22nd November 2003. Twenty years on, with their achievement still unmatched, the affection and respect this band of brothers command is as great as ever. There is still no modern player as beloved as Jonny Wilkinson, no captain as celebrated and respected as Martin Johnson, and no coach as revered as Sir Clive Woodward. And there is no one with the aura and drive of Lawrence Dallaglio.
In The Boys of Winter, Dallaglio and writer Owen Slot tell the inside story of England's triumphant 2003 Rugby World Cup through interviews with those involved, revealing how the team planned it and executed it; the iconic memories as well as the unseen moment.
But what has become of those heroes of our youth? This book also tells the story of how the tournament has shaped the lives of those involved, for better or worse. For many it was the pinnacle, for some a missed opportunity and for others a curse from which they never recovered.
- Reveals how the team planned and executed the 2003 Rugby World Cup win
- Takes you inside the dressing room and onto the pitch for this historic moment
- Uncovers for the first time the impact of the achievement on the players
- Explores why this success has never been repeated
This is the definitive account of a legendary sporting moment and an examination of the costs of our dreams.
The audiobook features exclusive content with Lawrence Dallaglio and Owen Slot.
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- mr t g jarvis
- 14-09-23
A Gem of a Book
I massively enjoyed this book. As an passionate rugby supporter it was a great insight into our greatest sporting achievement. Thank you Lawrence.
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- Jeremy Booth
- 29-12-23
A world cup win but at what cost
To hear from the different players and coaches of what it took to get to the summit of the sport is fascinating. But the cost of getting there and then the subsequent complete mismanagement by the RFU post World Cup final of the players, the team and indeed the sport itself is shameful.
A great listen.
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- D. Kingdon
- 01-10-23
This isn't just a rugby book
Decent concept, reasonably well told, with genuine new insights on the players and staff which can be told now that there are no reasons to hold back.
But way more than that, it's men talking about dealing with adversity, demons, insecurity, pressure, failure and mental health. I got more learning about that, than anything else.
Far more than being rugby heroes, these are self reflective and intelligent men being honest and vulnerable. Suddenly the common man can relate to the stories and lessons. Inspiring, well done.
One of the questions they ask themselves is, was winning a good thing. I think it is; because they won, people are interested in their story, and that can be used to promote honest communication between fellas in everyday life.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-05-24
Loved it!
a great insight in to the men behind the world cup victory team of 2003.
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- Jon Young
- 05-11-23
Decent listen but a bit self-indulgent
This was worth listening to, but reminded me a bit of the ruck podcast in its self indulgence. The first half of the book could have been condensed into about 5 chapters and it massively over-eggs England’s achievements. They were an excellent team but they should have lost to South Africa and if Wales has kicked their goals they’d have likely got knocked out in the quarters. As it was, they won the tournament as the country with by far the most funding and biggest player pool.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-02-24
Excellent in all areas just like the 2003 squad
Told in an unusual podcasty way and delivered in all areas. Enthralling listen from start to finish
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- david regan
- 03-10-23
Engrossing
What a fantastic insight of the mindset of arguably the best English team in any sport also it highlights changes in sport and society
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- Matthew Wall
- 06-11-23
A fascinating listen
This was a fascinating listen. The book has two parts; 1, examining the build and and winning of the World Cup from the whole team’s perspective, and 2, what happened afterwards. In many respects the second half of the book is the most revealing. The exposes just how much this game has cost this group of players. I hope the book can help drive some change in the after care of professional players.
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- david herbert
- 13-11-23
Brings back that feeling on that day, 20 yrs ago
Who would have known what it meant to each player, what they faced then and now. Go and watch Grand Slammers for more.
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- Pierre
- 28-09-23
Great insights, introspection and nostalgia
A very enjoyable trip down memory lane, with some interesting insights into what made those people tick
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