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Jamie Peacock & Phil Caplan
No White Flag
 Jamie Peacock is the first to accept that he was not blessed with outstanding skill and that he came relatively late to the game of Rugby League. What ‘No White Flag’ makes clear is that Peacock has worked very hard to get to where he is; Grand Finals winner with both Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos, a Man of Steel award and captain of a Great Britain side that whitewashed the Kiwis last year in a three match series.
The idea for the the book came from Peacock himself. He is no shrinking violet on the field, but, like a number of RL players, is a private man off it. However, he decided to tell his story for the edification and inspiration of those, like himself, who thought that they lacked talent.
There is no magic secret. Peacock has worked hard to get where he is and continues to do so in order to improve his game, even though he is one of the most senior players in Super League. What comes through very plainly is his determination and dedication alongside his great honesty and integrity.
He is a family man, loves the odd alcoholic beverage, and is a decent poker-player, but he is also a man who thinks earnestly about the game he plays for a living and through that about life itself. His appraisals of fellow professionals, of coaches and referees are considered, full of human warmth and contain an openness to the values other people use to live their lives.
‘No White Flag’ is a well-written book by and about a superb modern exponent of what is known as the greatest game. |
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