Autobiography of Llanelli prop, Welsh Rugby Union Board and
International Rugby Board member Anthony Buchanan.
Although he only won a handful of International caps for Wales, Anthony
Buchanan's story is unusual in that it spans both the playing and
administrative sides of the game as well as bridging Welsh rugby's
momentous shift from the amateur days to professionalism. A trusted
confidant of Gareth Jenkins, he is ideally placed to comment on Llanelli
RFC's transition from club to region, not to mention the birth of
European rugby. He is a natural raconteur and as well as telling his own
story, he delivers a rare and informed insight into one of Wales's most
famous rugby clubs and regions and the highest echelons of the game. In
his capacity as former Chairman of the International Referees Selection
Panel, he discusses his frank opinions of the role of Television Match
Officials and their impact on the game for players and spectators alike,
the career of Nigel Owens and the infamous red card issued by Alain
Rolland to Sam Warburton in the 2011 Rugby World Cup semi-final. He also
provides a behind-the-scenes look at the rugby world that is always
laced with humor and often downright hilarious.
