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What a Flanker
- Narrated by: James Haskell
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘Hilarious, and straight talking but also articulate and insightful – I am just hugely fond of this guy’
–Eddie Jones
‘James Haskell: what a flanker, what a book’
–Rugby World
‘I’d like to be remembered as a player who showed that you can be incredibly professional but also a lot of fun – a bit of a joker in the changing room, but the ultimate competitor on the pitch. That should have been the subtitle of this book, really…’
One of rugby’s most ferocious flankers and biggest characters, James Haskell has had an extraordinary, global experience of the game, having played for the Wasps, Northampton and England, and in New Zealand, France and Japan. After seventeen years and with 77 international caps under his sizeable belt, he has a shitload to say about rugby life – from pitch to pub and everywhere in between.
In What A Flanker, Haskell sheds fresh light on the dynamics and the day-to-day of the game. Whether he’s recalling the most brutal team socials; dispelling the myths surrounding New Zealand’s dominance; introducing his Japanese teammates to manscaping or calling out play-acting in the modern game, no subject is off limits.
Side-splittingly funny and ruthlessly honest, What A Flanker delves into the touring, drinking, training, eating and sometimes unconscionable antics of the professional rugby player. It’s an unforgettable read, even if there are some stories you’d rather forget…
[Correction: in the author biography and on p.22 of this book, it is stated in error that the House of Rugby podcast is now known as The Good, The Bad and The Rugby. The House of Rugby podcast continues and The Good, The Bad and The Rugby is a separate podcast.]
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"Hilarious, and straight talking but also articulate and insightful - I am just hugely fond of this guy." (Eddie Jones)
"I’d like to be remembered as a player who showed that you can be incredibly professional but also a lot of fun – a bit of a joker in the changing room, but the ultimate competitor on the pitch. That should have been the subtitle of this book, really...." (Rugby World)
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- Ed Ash
- 03-10-20
Must listen for any rugby fan
Had me laughing every 5 minutes, highly recommend this to anyone who has followed England rugby and Haskell in the last 15 + years 👌🏻
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- Mr T A White
- 19-03-21
Honest and great insight
Thoroughly enjoyed Haskells tales of Rugby life, flowed very well and overall a great read, funny and honest. Recommend
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- Paul Davey
- 24-04-21
Brilliant
Very amusing, great listen i didn’t expect to enjoy as much as I did
Highly recommended
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- KB
- 18-11-20
brilliant and funny
Really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed it that much that i finished it in a day. couldn't put it down. a great insight to a rugby players life. from school right up until his current place in life. really good book. You don't need to be a rugby fan to fully enjoy this. But it does help with names mentioned.
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- stuart balmer
- 02-11-20
Marmite
Just shows do not believe everything written about sportsmen. A great listen. Well worth a listen about top sportsmen.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-01-21
Brilliant honest story and unbelievably funny.
Thorough enjoyed throughout. Completely honest review on Rugby, personal life but most of all a great laugh.
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- Max Connolly
- 11-12-20
What a riot, what a laugh!
The first time I had the pleasure of experiencing James Haskell was around 2009 and it was watching that chip and chase try for Stade, what a feast for the eyes that was and I've been a fan ever since. This book is exactly how I expected it to be and that is, in one word(ish) un-f*@king-believable.
Much more to the big man than meets the eye and the media would have led you to believe, obviously. Enough, just buy it and you'll enjoy it. Guaranteed!
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- Anonymous User
- 10-02-21
very funny book and lots of interesting insight.
very funny book and lots of interesting insight very funny book and lots of interesting insight
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- David C.
- 30-03-21
Don't care if you like rugby, it's a good read
Don't care if you like rugby, it's a good read and bloody funny. extra words
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-02-21
Fantastic
I loved this, fantastically read by James, and full of animation. Hilarious and insightful, into the world of a professional rugby player.
well done 👍
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