Signed by Colin Meads and Alex Veysey Strong, forceful, lively, controversial - these words aptly describe both this biography and its subject. Colin Meads, one of the greatest rugby forwards of all time, grew up in the King Country against a background of hill country sheep farming on land as tough and uncompromising as Meads himself. Alex Veysey covers the life and career of the man - his boyhood, his family, his growth from a large, rather shy boy to a very large and outspoken adult. COLIN MEADS - ALL BLACK is an international story, covering the career of an All Black with well over a hundred international matches to his credit. It ranges over the rugby playing world, and brings in great players of many nationalities. An experienced sports writer, Alex Veysey has wisely included much in Meads' own words, spoken in a relaxed, unhurried manner in the familiar surroundings of his own home. He tells about Colin Meads as he is seen and known by his contemporaries both on and off the field. In addition, he gives Colin Meads' frank opinions about the men he has played with, and against; plus the referees, the coaches, and the press. Hardback, 1st edition 1974, 256pages, good condition, name on the front end page