Brotherhood is a term deeply rooted in rugby, resonating across teams worldwide. It stems in part from the sport's origins—as a game that remained nominally amateur long after soccer and other sports.
This term finds poignant application in the story of the 2002 West Point Rugby team, as profiled in this remarkable book. The narrative delves into the lives of the West Point players, many of whom went on to serve in the post-9/11 wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Their bonds, forged on the rugby field, were tested and solidified in the crucible of military service.
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