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David Barnes & Peter Burns

David Barnes & Peter Burns

David Barnes is a freelance journalist, covering club, pro-team and international rugby for various Scottish newspapers. In 2008, he was shortlisted for Rugby Book of the Year at the British Sports Book Awards for The Accies: The Cradle of Scottish Rugby. He lives in Edinburgh. Peter Burns was born and educated in Edinburgh and graduated with an MA Honours in English from St Andrews University in 2004 before going on to complete a Masters in Publishing in Edinburgh in 2006. He is Sports Editor for Birlinn Ltd and lives in Edinburgh.

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Behind the Thistle

Behind the Thistle


ISBN: 9781841586533
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Author: David Barnes & Peter Burns
Publication Date: October 2010
Format: Hardback
Price: £20.00
Stock Status: in stock  
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Synopsis:

'Really good reminiscences from hosts of Scottish rugby greats about a host of great Scotland rugby occasions. Weighty in all respects' - Stephen Jones, Sunday Times

Based on exclusive interviews with players past and present, Behind the Thistle gives a unique insight into the drama and emotion of representing Scotland in that most rarefied of environments – Test match rugby. Absorbing, illuminating and compelling, this is a must-have for all supporters who have dreamed the dream of playing for Scotland.


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