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The launch of Gentleman’s Journal Issue 46

Featuring cover stars Maro Itoje and Ollie Watkins, a coterie of other sporting greats, and the Inaugural Sceney London Pub World Cup

Words: Joseph Bullmore

Welcome to the latest issue of Gentleman’s Journal – our 46th, as it happens, which means we are now approaching, in cricketing terms, something of a journeyman’s half-century. The analogy is not entirely spurious. This issue is our first ever Spring Sporting Special, you see – an eclectic almanac of some of the most interesting people and places in the world of sports, athleticism and *checks notes* charcuterie.

There’s Toto Wolff, the zen-like maestro of Formula One, on perspective, rituals, and luck. Jenson Button on retirement, sticky toffee pudding, and the death of the queen. Former youth footballer (and now proper acting star, you may have noticed) Matt Smith on his love of London. Polo icon Poroto Cambiaso on life as a member of the sport’s ruling dynasty. Maro Itoje on life off the pitch – and being a Lion on it. And Ollie Watkins on his ten-year journey to becoming an overnight success.

Plus! The most beautiful tennis courts in the world! The Inaugural Sceney London Pub World Cup! A meditation on how ‘the darts’ got cool! And a putted history of golfing chic!

Oh, and lots of things that aren’t strictly sporting, but are nonetheless highly interesting, too. Like legendary editor Graydon Carter on feuding with Trump, expense account mayhem, and the golden days of magazines. Some excellent red Burgundies that won’t trigger bankruptcy proceedings. The 50 most tasteful people in London. Master hotelier André Balazs’s next move. An unofficial guide to gatecrashing members’ clubs. Excellent moisturisers. And the oral-history of 151, Chelsea’s most beloved/dubious underground haunt.