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A coach, colleague and confidant of Dafydd James for over 15 years, Trystan Bevan is a highly regarded elite performance coach who, over two decades, achieved considerable domestic and European success with the Cardiff Blues and Wasps, and is credited with developing hundreds of rugby players, including many British & Irish Lions. Trystan has a BA in Welsh Literature from Aberystwyth University, an MSc in Sports Science from Michigan State University, and authored Darren Campbell's memoir, Track Record (St. David's Press) in 2020.

• AcknowledgementsForeword by Jonny WilkinsonPrologue1. Out of Africa2. Kenfig Hill3. Professionalism4. Pontypridd RFC5. South Africa6. Rejuvenation7. Beating England at Wembley8. Pumas and Springboks9. Rugby World Cup 199910. Llanelli RFC11. Lions 200112. Test Lion13. Bridgend RFC14. Hansen15. Celtic Warriors to Harlequins16. Scarlets Revisited17. Rugby World Cup 200718. Collision Course19. Self-disclosure20. DeprivationEpilogueCareer Statistics

"Dafydd James's story is a powerful reminder that we are never finished - that we are far bigger than who we think we are, and that anything is possible if we are courageous enough and willing enough to keep stepping forward into our vulnerability and into the unknown."Jonny Wilkinson“An outstanding rugby player. We’d try and get the ball in his hands as often as possible, as we knew he could score tries if he had a fraction of space.”Neil Jenkins“An intelligent and thoughtful guy with a lovely self-deprecating humour that makes for delightful company. He has addressed the struggles he has endured in his life with great honesty and fortitude which speaks volumes for Dafydd as a person. I’m proud to know him.”Phil Steele