BACK CATALOGUE
PLAYING THE ENEMY
BY JOHN CARLIN (2008)
Even if you’re not a rugby fan, you know this story, although by another name – this book became the basis, the Clint Eastwood-directed film that had rah-rahs sniggering at the idea that Matt Damon could ever be confused for Francois Pienaar. But with the arrival of another Rugby World Cup, and the passage of time, we can come to appreciate the 1995 tournament for what it was – the most important moment in the Cup’s history; the rare opportunity for a sporting event to attain a greater significance.
