About the Author

Phil Bennett was born in October 1948. He played for Llanelli, gained the first of his 29 caps for Wales in 1973, and twice toured with the British Lions, including captaining the side to New Zealand. He also led Wales to a Grand Slam in 1978 before his retirement. He continues to work as an expert summariser on BBC TV, as a popular after-dinner speaker and has a column in the Sunday Mirror.
Graham Thomas is a rugby journalist who works for BBC Sport.

Reviews

'An interesting read' (five stars) – Rugby World `Unmissable for those who care for the soul of the world game’ – Independent