Y Lolfa is one of our favorite publishers. We’ve always thought they were world-class for football and it seems that they are at an equal level with their rugby offerings.
JJ Williams: The Life and Times of a Rugby Legend is one of those fantastic rugby titles. Williams is paired with former Daily Mail rugby correspondent Peter Jackson and the duo does an incredible job on retelling history.
Williams led a golden generation of rugby in the 1970s as stars were plentiful in the Welsh game. He played on star-studded teams as a large number of players peaked at the same time. It was a great time to be involved with the sport and hopefully that time will come back to Wales in the very near future.
The book is all about tough choices. Williams had to make difficult decisions when it came to his career, his chosen sport, and the idea of challenging amateurism. He was a trend-setter, a pioneer in rugby and international sport, and certainly an example for others to follow.
Williams traveled the world, representing club and nation. He was a true athlete, one that could have been famous in rugby or track and field. It was a good thing that he chose rugby as the sport wouldn’t have been the same without him.
This title is storytelling at its best as the reader is treated to a plethora of content from a different era in sport, a time where international caps weren’t handed out like candy and being a superstar didn’t mean millions in the bank. It’s a great read, one that is certainly up to the standards of great sport literature produced by Y Lolfa.
