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Book review: The making of Eddie Jones

In his recently published autobiography, England coach Eddie Jones reveals the lessons that have shaped his career – and can't resist a swipe at his 'friends' in the media Secrets behind the smile: Eddie Jones at this week's 2020 Six Nations launch (Sportsfile/Getty Images)Book review: The making of Eddie Jones – Rugby World reviews the fascinating autobiography of the larger-than-life England head coach

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The heavy toll that stopped Sam Warburton

A powerful new book by Sam Warburton, the former Wales and Lions captain, lifts the lid on the physical and mental strains that led him to quit playing rugby at just 29Super six: Sam Warburton during the 2017 Lions series that brought the curtain down on his career (Getty)Rugby World reviews Open Side, a new book by Sam Warburton in which the former Wales and Lions captain reveals the mental and physical strains that led to his early retirement

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Behind the Dragon – an enthralling history of Welsh rugby

A new book charts the triumphs and tribulations of Welsh rugby through the players' own words. Rugby World finds Ross Harries's Behind the Dragon hard to put downSmile please: captain Ieuan Evans with his Wales team during the 1993 Five Nations (Getty Images)A new book, Behind the Dragon, charts the history of Welsh rugby in the players' own words. Rugby World finds it an enthralling read

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