Author: Gareth Thomas and Delme Parfitt From postman to captain of the British and Irish Lions, Gareth Thomas’s story is a remarkable one. Universally known by his nickname ‘Alfie’, Thomas has amassed an incredible list of achievements in more than a decade at the top of his sport. Away from the field, Thomas’s experiences have often read like a real-life soap opera. In 2006, a potentially life-threatening neck injury resulted in a mini-stroke that almost ended his career. Yet, amid the highs and lows of a remarkable rugby odyssey, it is Thomas’s alternative yet engaging personality that marks him out as a true one-off. Never afraid to speak his mind, he has made it to the top simply by being himself. (pb) |