TWO Jewish authors have collaborated on a new rugby league book on Leeds Rhinos.
Match Of My Life: Leeds Rhinos by Phil Caplan and Jewish Telegraph reporter David Saffer revels in 13 of the finest moments in Leeds' history as legendary players relive their most memorable matches.
Current captain Kevin Sinfield recalls lifting the Super League for the first time (2004), Danny McGuire gives an account of how the Rhinos became the best side in the world (2005) while Rob Burrow looks back on the club's outstanding Grand Final success last season.
Challenge Cup recollections are high on the agenda through 'Golden Boy' Lewis Jones who led Leeds to victory over Barrow (1957) and Tony Crosby who was in the thick of the action during the infamous Watersplash final with Wakefield Trinity (1968).
This is Phil's ninth book about the code.
A third generation watcher of rugby league, Phil is media manager for the Rugby League Conference competition and a media officer for the Rugby League European Federation.
He said: "Choosing matches that meant the most to these players with thousands of appearances between them was difficult but, inevitably, some of Leeds most glorious days are recalled."
David is a veteran writer of 20 sports books. This is his first book about his summer obsession, rugby league.
He said: "Interviewing my childhood rugby league hero John Atkinson was particularly special.
"My debut book on rugby league would not have been possible without Phil, as he is the top man when it comes to Leeds Rhinos. It's been great fun."