The Biggar Picture: My Life in Rugby

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The gripping and revealing autobiography from Wales's most-decorated Welsh 10 of all time, Dan Biggar.There are few more iconic jerseys than the Welsh Fly-Half; and in the history of British sport, no position has been more scrutinized, revered or debated. The legacy of both casts a very long shadow from which it can be difficult to emerge. But one player rises above the rest with resilience, talent and relentless determination: Dan Biggar, the most-lauded Welsh 10 in the nation's history.On the pitch, Dan is the epitome of a fierce competitor. His playing style - brash, aggressive and forthright - and his conduct - arguing with referees and remonstrating with opponents - has earned him censure. But, off the pitch, he is one of the most grounded ambassadors the sport could wish for: polite, articulate, and sensitive.Offering a rare insight into the contradiction at the heart of his nature, Biggar delves into the intricate dynamics within the most triumphant squad Wales has ever seen. He recounts his relationship with the 'brilliant' Warren Gatland, the 'intense' Shaun Edwards, and his contentious ties with Alun Wyn Jones, documenting their frequent clashes of alpha-like personalities. He also tackles head-on the searing criticism Wales faced for their one-dimensional game plan and the lazy assumptions about his character and temperament.In the definitive memoir of his life and career, Dan also delves into the heart of his game, into Wales's third golden era, and bares his innermost emotions, from the pure joy of being the first man to captain Wales to victory on South African soil, through the euphoria of the Grand Slams and World Cup campaigns, to the tumbling despair of losing his mother the same year he realized his dream of becoming the starting Lions 10.Now in a position where he can look back on his years at the very pinnacle of test rugby, this is a frank, illuminating and gripping account, from one of the sport's most riveting figures.