The Game of My Life – John Robbie

R30.00

Condition:  Good (his 1989 hardback is well-preserved with a tight binding and clean internal pages. The dust jacket is present and shows typical light shelf rubbing and minor bumping to the edges, consistent with its age. A solid reference copy for any rugby collector)
Format: Hardback with dust jacket
Published: 1989 Pelham Books
Pages: 193
ISBN:  9780720719369

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The Game of My Life John Robbie offers a fascinating look at the early career of one of South Africa’s most famous broadcasters. Published in 1989 by Pelham Books, this autobiography traces Robbie’s journey from his childhood in Ireland to his international rugby success. He shares candid stories about representing Ireland and his experiences touring South Africa with the 1980 British and Irish Lions.
The 193-page volume examines the challenges of professional sport and the ongoing controversies surrounding the game. Robbie details his move to South Africa in 1981 and his prolific years playing for Transvaal. This hardback edition provides an essential record of a sporting life lived at full speed. It is a must-have for fans of rugby history and political biography alike.
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