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ABOUT THIS BOOK
Hardcover
Good to Very Good Condition.
On 15 August, 1903, a New Zealand team, wearing black jerseys with the distinctive silver fern, ran out onto the Sydney Cricket Ground to play its first officially recognised international Rugby match. That team, which included the legendary Billy Wallace and Dave Gallaher, beat Australia 22-3 to begin New Zealand’s proud tally of 125 wins in 182 Test matches. MEN IN BLACK records this triumphant history with a text of 200,000 words and 250 illustrations. The commentary on each match achieves unique accuracy; previously published facts have been double-checked and, where possible, verified by interviews with players and authorities. The photographs, as well as illustrating the sage of Test Rugby, provide a fascinating record of social change over the years … from bowler-hatted crowds before World War I to all-night vigils to secure seats and the advent of instantaneous television coverage by satellite. Heroes of the game leave their mark on these Test matches as the All Blacks’ fortunes wax and wane. MEN IN BLACK celebrates “The Highest Honour” available to Many New Zealanders – to represent their country in Test venues around the world, wearing the black jersey which has earned so much respect from the Sydney Cricket Ground to Parc des Princes in Paris. From thousands of hours spent in. research Rod Chester and Neville McMillan have produced this book as a magnificent tribute to the enjoyment and pride offered by our MEN IN BLACK.