Featuring the thoughts of more than 180 players who have represented Scotland since the very first Test match in 1871 all the way through to the present day, Behind the Thistle gives a unique insight into the drama and emotion of playing for Scotland in that most rarefied of environments – Test match rugby.
In this exhaustively research tome, David Barnes and Peter Burns provide inside access to more than 150 years of private moments in the changing room, on tour, on the training ground, during the tumultuous heat of battle itself, and lift the lid on numerous post-match antics.
This is the story of what it is really like to play for Scotland, revealing the sacrifices and joys experienced by those who have shed blood, sweat and tears in pursuit of glory in the navy blue jersey.
- ISBN13 9781909715035
- Publish Date 27 January 2016 (first published 1 January 2001)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 25 January 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Birlinn General
- Imprint Arena Sport
- Format Paperback
- Pages 400
- Language English