In his much-anticipated autobiography, he opens up about his life, from growing up as a shy boy in Pietersburg to moving to Pretoria, where he had to learn the hard way about dealing with the pleasures of life as a talented young rugby player. He talks frankly about his issues with coaches, including his mentor Heyneke Meyer and Jake White, who once tried to physically attack him. Victor also deals with Kamp Staaldraad and other controversies, the challenges rugby poses to his personal life and the sacrifices inherent in the life of a professional sportsman.
In this Rugby World Cup year, this is undoubtedly the one book every rugby fan will want to read.
In his much-anticipated autobiography, he opens up about his life, from growing up as a shy boy in Pietersburg to moving to Pretoria, where he had to learn the hard way about dealing with the pleasures of life as a talented young rugby player. He talks frankly about his issues with coaches, including his mentor Heyneke Meyer and Jake White, who once tried to physically attack him. Victor also deals with Kamp Staaldraad and other controversies, the challenges rugby poses to his personal life and the sacrifices inherent in the life of a professional sportsman.
In this Rugby World Cup year, this is undoubtedly the one book every rugby fan will want to read.
Imprint | Struik |
Country of origin | South Africa |
Release date | November 2011 |
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First published | March 2012 |
Authors | Victor Matfield, De Jongh Borchardt |
Dimensions | 229 x 148 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 337 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-77022-144-4 |
Barcode | 9781770221444 |
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LSN | 1-77022-144-1 |