Pierre Spies is more than rugby

Against all odds he has endured to become the world’s best loved number 8 rugby player…

About the book:
Capped as a Springbok aged 21, Pierre Spies was on cloud nine. Having been selected for the Springbok squad to travel to the World Cup, the years of hard work had finally paid off. But his dreams would soon be crushed when a doctor informed him that he might never play rugby again. And worse, he could even die!

‘I was greatly encouraged, and I am sure that as you read this inspiring book, you will be too.’
- Victor Matfield

In More than Rugby, Spies, one of the most imposing and explosive loose forwards that South Africa has ever produced, shares his own story for the first time: his family life, his numerous sporting triumphs, and his faith. Much more than a sports biography, this is the moving, personal story behind the well-loved ‘No. 8’ of South African rugby.

With a foreword by Victor Matfield and contributions from Morné Steyn, Bryan Habana and Juan Smith, this is a must read for all who love Pierre, South African rugby and an inspirational, feel good story.

About the co-author:
Myan Subrayan was born in Durban, South Africa, and emigrated to New Zealand in 2000. He is the co-author of former All Black Inga Tuigamala’s recent autobiography, Inga: My Story, as well as the author of From the Pit to the Palace, You Can and Half Black to All Black. He is a life coach, corporate trainer, motivational speaker, and the founder of H2O Ministries.