Mike Pearce

Born in Carmarthen on 14 February 1958, became a sports journalist after 38 years of doing a proper job.

Specialises in Rugby and also writes a column for International Wales Football magazine.

“A love of French rugby inspired me to write my first book, The Bleus Brothers”.

“I’ve had the joy of covering French international matches home and away, and the Top 14, which has increased my love of the game and also expanded my waistline following sumptuous fare in the press areas of Paris, Lille, Marseille and Nice”.

Mike Lives in East Sussex with wife Liz, and his personal assistant and co-author black Labrador Rufus.