Publisher's Synopsis
Following on from last year’s stunningly successful bestseller, Ali’s Book of Tall Tales, the All Blacks’ big lock with the off-beat (and oft irreverent!) sense of humour has teamed up again with James Griffin to produce this hilarious preview of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Although an Achilles heel injury has kept Williams off the international rugby scene for a couple of seasons, All Blacks coach Graham Henry has already made it plain that a fully fit Williams will play a big role in his World Cup plans. And, with plenty of spare time on his hands, Williams, along with Griffin — one of New Zealand humour’s master craftsmen — have been able to focus intently on next year’s tournament and have produced a book that will again titillate all fans of the national game. The book will take a light-hearted look at the All Blacks squad members, all of the countries participating and will bring to light statistics that many players would have preferred never to have seen the light of day. Williams’ Tall Tales spent seven weeks atop the NZ Bestsellers list in the highly competitive Christmas market last year. In World Cup year this book promises to be just as successful.
