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Featuring the thoughts of 175 players who have represented Scotland since the very first Test match in 1871- Behind the Thistle gives a unique insight into the drama and emotion of playing for Scotland in that most rarefied of environments - Test match rugby. From the very first game all the way through to the present day- David Barnes- Peter Burns and John Griffiths delve to the heart of Scottish rugby as Scotlands greatest players recount the ecstasy of victory and the despair of defeat- colouring their stories with humorous anecdotes and heart-warming memories.Behind the Thistle provides inside access to nearly 150 years of private moments in the changing room- on tour- on the training ground- and during the tumultuous heat of battle itself- as well as the post-match antics. This is the story of what it is really like to play rugby for Scotland- revealing the sacrifices and joys experienced by those who have shed blood- sweat and tears in pursuit of glory in the navy blue jersey....