Over 1,000 players have been capped by Wales, but only a relatively small number have been given the honour of leading their country. It is to these men, the heroes and sometimes villains, that this book is dedicated. From James Bevan in 1881 through to Colin Charvis and Gareth Thomas at the beginning of the twenty-first century, the role of captain has evolved in tandem with both the game itself, and the much wider sociological and technological developments that dominated the twentieth century. Now, after 125 years of Welsh rugby, it is time to try and put the record straight: "Who is the most successful Welsh captain?" "Why have so many players only had one opportunity to lead their country?" "Which position has seen the most captains and, indeed, which the least?" "Why were eight different captains chosen for eight consecutive matches?"
- ISBN10 1840189541
- ISBN13 9781840189544
- Publish Date 6 October 2005
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 26 February 2014
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Imprint Mainstream Publishing
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 288
- Language English