Jonathan Ball Publishers is excited to announce Nick Mallett: Insights into the Rugby World Cup, written with Lloyd Burnard.

The book is set to hit shelves in the first week of August.

The Rugby World Cup – taking place this year between 8 September and 28 October – is the pinnacle tournament for players, coaches and fans alike.

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has analysed and debated rugby for over 30 years. Known for his brilliant and often forthright commentary, this book is an astute and entertaining collection of his thoughts and opinions, and anecdotes from past world cups.

The book will include:

• The Magic of the World Cup
• The Springbok Machine
• The Springboks in 2023
• Competition Stronger Than Ever
• Playing in France
• The Rassie Factor
• Matches that will decide the RWC
• Key Players
• The Referees
• The Coaches and Captains – leadership is key
• Handling the pressure – the mental challenge
• Nick’s predictions

About the authors

Nick Mallett is a former Springbok player and was the national coach between 1997 and 2000. He was the head coach of Italy’s rugby team. He appears regularly on television to comment on rugby, and writes a regular column for Sports24.com.

Lloyd Burnard is the sports editor of News24.com and is the author of Miracle Men: How Rassie’s Springboks won the World Cup (Jonathan Ball Publishers).

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