{"product_id":"9781913538224","title":"Behind the Thistle","description":"Author: David Barnes\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781913538224\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Birlinn\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 08 Sep 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 400\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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 Thistlegives a unique insight into the drama and emotion of playing for Scotland in that most rarefied of environments  Test match rugby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46861471645854,"sku":"ADS-9781913538224","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781913538224.jpg?v=1779252371","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781913538224","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}