Against the Odds Matt Te Pou and Maori Rugby |
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Author:
| Te Pou, Matt McILraith, Matt |
ISBN: | 978-1-86969-251-3 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
Publisher: | Huia Publishers
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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Traces the evolution of the New Zealand Maori team during the professional ruby era, as seen through the eyes of the players and coach Matt Te Pou - one of the most influential Maori figures in the game. The book highlights the development of the players' personal, cultural and rugby skills from 1995-2005. There are moments of sheer triumph and heartbreak, as well as an insiders view of some of the more colourful incidents in the modern history of the New Zealand Maori team.
Traces the evolution of the New Zealand Maori team during the professional ruby era, as seen through the eyes of the players and coach Matt Te Pou - one of the most influential Maori figures in the game. The book highlights the development of the players' personal, cultural and rugby skills from 1995-2005. There are moments of sheer triumph and heartbreak, as well as an insiders view of some of the more colourful incidents in the modern history of the New Zealand Maori team.