All Black Magic: 100 Years of New Zealand Test Rugby

On 15 August 1903, New Zealand played its first rugby final. The game was against Australia, Sydney Cricket Ground was the venue and before a huge crowd, New Zealand ran out the winners 22-3. Since then the silver fern has been worn by over 1000 men, and the All Blacks have gone on to establish a tradition second to none. The All Blacks have played over 350 tests during the century and the authors have profiled 'the best of the best' in each decade. World Cups, the history of the Siver Fern and haka, along with many fascinating, funny and moving vignettes that comprise this great history are also included. There are contributing chapters from Sir Terry (T.P.) McLean and Lindsay Knight.