The Resurrection Men - Wales's Grand Slam 2008 - Wales Rugby Union Six Nations

Name: The Resurrection Men - Wales's Grand Slam 2008 - Wales Rugby Union Six Nations
Brand: Soccer Books Limited

Soccer Books Limited

The Resurrection Men - Wales's Grand Slam 2008 - Wales Rugby Union Six Nations\n The Resurrection Men \u2013 Wales's Grand Slam 2008 Wales were written off as no-hopers at the start of the 2008 Six Nations. They had failed to reach the World Cup quarter-finals the previous October and had reacted by appointing their 13th coach in 19 years, New Zealander Warren Gatland.On the opening weekend, success appeared unlikely when they trailed World Cup finalists England at Twickenham by ten points at half-time. Their second-half comeback, to earn their first victory at the ground for 20 years, set them on their way, and there was no looking back. In a blistering campaign, they set a new Six Nations record by conceding just two tries in their five matches.The Resurrection Men looks back over the glorious 2008 tournament but also examines the reasons why the foundations laid by Gatland look more secure than those established by Mike Ruddock before his controversial departure from the roley