Explosive loose forward Pierre Spies has just been named the Captain of the Bulls team for the Super 15. You can read more about the announcement here.
In his new book, More than Rugby, we learn about Pierre's faith, his family and his triumphs – the story behind the man.
Spies has been described as one of the most imposing loose forwards that South Africa has ever produced and in More than Rugby, he shares his own story for the very first time. Much more than a sports biography, this is the moving, personal story behind the well-loved ‘No. 8’ of South African rugby.
We learn about the triumph of being capped a Springbok, the heartache when he was diagnosed with a blood clot and his unwavering faith amidst all of this. Pierre includes his thoughts on his fellow Springboks, his own personal photos as well as the principles he tries to live his life by. The book also includes a foreword by Victor Matfield and contributions from Morné Steyn, Bryan Habana and Juan Smith – making it the perfect read for fans this Christmas.
There is also an Afrikaans edition available, which you can read more about here.