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Told with unflinching honesty, this is the ultimate story of what it takes and what it means to play for your country: what it means to belong . From the rain swept pitches of Swansea to making his test debut against Argentina in Patagonia in 2006, from touring with the Lions in 2009, 2013, 2017 and 2021 to losing a parent and building a family, Belonging is the autobiography of one of the most compelling figures in World rugby.
Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. His performances as captain of Wales underline his standing as a rugby player, a leader and role model. The bits about his father’s death was particularly poignant and showed that rugby really isn’t that important after all.The most optimistic prognosis after the mishap against Japan was a three-month absence post surgery. It was good to read in the man’s own words of his path to the pinnacle of the sport he so obviously loves. From the tightness in your stomach to the look on your team-mates’ faces, the adrenaline starting to flow within. Belonging is the story about how the boy from Mumbles became the most capped rugby union player of all time.
The sensitive manner in which Fordyce discusses Alun Wyn’s insightful memories of his dad’s strength and personality strikes a personal chord. It would also be an asset in schools and sports clubs as a practical text promoting motivation, determination and humility.It takes so much dedication and commitment to make it to the top, and his sustained success is super impressive and inspiring! He offers sharp analysis of colleagues he has worked with – Shaun Edwards, Gavin Henson, Fox Davies, Leigh Halfpenny – and there is recognition that he can improve as both as a father and a husband.