Lion Man

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In an era when even the finest rugby coaches have a drastically short shelf-life Ian Mc Geechans longevity & adaptability is staggering. In his 20 years at the highest level of the game he has been at the centre of almost every major story in UK rugby & has worked alongside some of the greatest rugby figures of the era. Mc Geechan began his career as a player -- winning more than thirty caps for Scotland & twice touring with the Lions. As coach to the Scottish national team he led his country to a famous Grand Slam victory in the 1990 Five Nations tournament. Continued success in management earned him an appointment as head coach to the Lions on four separate occasions more than any other & he again took charge on their 2009 tour to South Africa. No-one gave the 2009 Lions a chance in South Africa. But through a combination of fervent players & Mc Geechans brilliant coaching leadership the Lions pushed South Africa all the way & came to the very brink of glory in a Test series seen as one of the most momentous the Lions have ever played. Now in this frank & engaging memoir Ian Mc Geechan shares his unrivalled insight into the triumphs & tribulations of British rugby & of the progress of the sport over the past two decades. Lion Man offers a unique glimpse into the past present & future of British rugby from one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport.