{"id":8126,"date":"2024-12-23T17:58:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T15:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rugby.org.il\/the-next-generation-of-rugby-fathers-playing-with-and-against-their-sons-cherishing-every-moment-on-and-off-the-field\/"},"modified":"2024-12-25T10:48:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T08:48:01","slug":"the-next-generation-of-rugby-fathers-playing-with-and-against-their-sons-cherishing-every-moment-on-and-off-the-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rugby.org.il\/en\/the-next-generation-of-rugby-fathers-playing-with-and-against-their-sons-cherishing-every-moment-on-and-off-the-field\/","title":{"rendered":"A Family Legacy: Fathers and Sons sharing the Rugby Field"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When Guy Gorfil sees his son on the field, he\u2019s filled with excitement. Menachem sometimes plays against his sons and looks for opportunities to tackle them. Offer, on the other hand, shouts, \u201cDad\u2019s on his way!\u201d when he spots his son on the grass. And Mark reminisces about pushing his sons to excel in rugby, though now they\u2019re the ones urging him to keep up.<\/strong> \n \nFathers playing with and against their sons cherish every moment, both on and off the field.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

There\u2019s no prouder moment for a father than seeing his son follow in his footsteps. And when it comes to their shared love for rugby, the pride soars to new heights. \n \nGuy and Dolev Gorfil, Menachem, Boaz, and Nimrod Ben-Menachem, Mark, Guy, and Roi Goldin, and Offer and Eyal Fabian\u2014all second-generation, and even third-generation rugby players. What\u2019s remarkable is that they\u2019re all still active, still playing, some even together. Rugby, a sport that connects beyond the field, unites, strengthens, and inspires its players\u2014and these four families embody that spirit.<\/p>\n\n

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The Goldin Family | Israel’s Rugby Dynasty \nThree Generations in Clubs | Three Generations in Israel’s National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Guy Gorfil<\/strong> (52), an investment manager in Berlin, has been playing rugby since the age of 14, albeit with a break in between. A few years ago, he discovered a rugby team near his home and brought along his son, Dolev<\/strong> (22). \u201cIt was love at first sight,\u201d Guy recalls. \u201cHe was immediately hooked. In no time, he became an outstanding athlete and a player for the Israeli national team.\u201d \n

Today, they play side by side for the Mamouths. \u201cIt\u2019s a joy to play together and see him on the field,\u201d Guy says. \u201cHe\u2019s far better than me now. When he\u2019s next to me, I feel safe, knowing that his presence brings both reassurance and strength to the team. His energy and commitment inspire me to play with greater confidence and determination. I teach him that a rugby player has no limits\u2014the limits are in your head. No matter the pain or blood, it\u2019s all mental. You can always give more. And this mindset carries into life\u2014knowing that anything is possible if your mind is strong and decisive.\u201d<\/p><\/p>\n\n

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Guy and Dolev Gorfil playing together in a league match – Mamouths vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv (December 7, 2024)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Menachem Ben-Menachem<\/strong>, soon to turn 60, shows no signs of slowing down, especially now that his sons Boaz<\/strong> (25) and Nimrod<\/strong> (22) have joined him on the field. \u201cMy sons grew up breathing rugby from a young age\u2014they didn\u2019t really have a choice,\u201d he laughs. \u201cIt fills me with pride and satisfaction to see them grow into rugby players and share this love for the game with me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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Menachem with his two sons, Boaz (25) and Nimrod (22)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Offer Fabian<\/strong>, the former chairman of Israel Rugby Union, is also nearing 60 but continues to play alongside his son, Eyal<\/strong> (23). \u201cThere\u2019s no greater pride than playing with my son on the field,\u201d he shares. \u201cThese days, I contribute a few minutes here and there, while Eyal is one of the team\u2019s leading players. Still, every now and then, we\u2019re on the field together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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Offer and Eyal Fabian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Mark Goldin<\/strong>, the father of Guy<\/strong> (25) and Roi<\/strong>\u00a0(21), knows what it\u2019s like to follow in a father\u2019s footsteps. Thirty-eight years ago, he played alongside his father, Charles. \u201cAt 16, I was on the youth team with my dad as the coach. At 17, I was playing with him in the senior team. My sons started playing as kids and now anchor the Tel Aviv Rugby Club. Every moment I get to play with them on the field is double the joy\u2014rugby and family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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Roi, Mark, Guy, and Charles Goldin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Roi, Mark and Guy Goldin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n

Recognizing the Strengths of the Next Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Menachem Ben-Menachem: \u201cBoaz and Nimrod grew up with rugby, so their game understanding and vision are excellent.\u201d \n<\/p>\n\n

Mark Goldin: \u201cGuy and Roi are both incredibly talented. Guy has exceptional personal technique, broad game vision, and he is a strong tackler. Roi is a passionate player\u2014very aggressive with excellent skills.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Guy Gorfil: \u201cDolev plays wing or fullback. He\u2019s versatile, fast, and tackles fiercely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Offer Fabian: \u201cEyal plays wing and is incredibly agile.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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Guy and Dolev Gorfil playing together in a league match – Mamouths vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv (December 7, 2024)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Balancing Roles: Fathers on the Sidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Guy Gorfil: \u201cWhen I see my son playing, I\u2019m over the moon\u2014more nervous than when I\u2019m playing. I shout, even though he can\u2019t hear me. It\u2019s more for me, to release tension, but of course, I\u2019m always cheering him on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Mark Goldin: \u201cI\u2019m their biggest fan. I give them pointers, positive reinforcement, and after the game, we analyze together and discuss what can be improved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Menachem Ben-Menachem: \u201cMy wife and I make an effort to be on the sidelines when one or both of our sons are playing. We stick to cheering from there.\u201d \n<\/p>\n\n

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Boaz, Menachem, and Nimrod Ben-Menachem<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Shared Experiences Off the Field<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Guy Gorfil: \u201cWe both love extreme sports\u2014skiing, snow, sea, you name it. We make the most of our shared passions. During his post-army trip, we spent a month surfing in Sri Lanka and even went to the Maldives together. I once accompanied him to the European Championship, where they placed third. It was amazing to be there, seeing him play at such a level.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Mark Goldin: \u201cWe work out together and, of course, enjoy sitting with club friends over a beer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Offer Fabian: \u201cWe spent a short vacation in France at the start of the World Cup and watched three games together\u2014a perfect father-son getaway with top-quality rugby, great food, and bonding.\u201d \n<\/p>\n\n

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Playing Together or Against Each Other<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Mark Goldin: \u201cPlaying together is a huge pleasure, though it can sometimes create tensions. Initially, I pushed them to improve their rugby, but now they\u2019re the ones telling me to keep up,\u201d he laughs. \n \n<\/p>\n\n

Offer Fabian, who plays with his son for Rugby Hadarim, shares, \u201cOne of the running jokes during practice games is when Eyal goes into contact and hits the ground, I shout, \u2018Dad\u2019s on his way!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Menachem Ben-Menachem: \u201cOnce a year, there\u2019s an \u2018Oldies vs. Youngsters\u2019 game at Maccabi Haifa Wild Boars club, and I get to play against one or both of my sons. It\u2019s always a challenge and a lot of fun because we actively seek each other out in the tackles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Guy Gorfil: \u201cWe play both rugby and touch rugby together. Being on a team together is like being part of a combat unit in the army\u2014you fight for your life and your teammates\u2019 lives. If you don\u2019t rise to the tackle, the whole team suffers. It\u2019s a sport where you have to give your heart and soul.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

From the Sons\u2019 Perspective<\/strong> \n \nEyal Fabian, Offer\u2019s son, was exposed to rugby at the age of three when the family would come to watch his father play. He started playing for a team in Ra\u2019anana but switched to basketball in seventh grade. \u201cThe whole time I played basketball, I felt it was too soft, and people liked to complain,\u201d he recalls, which eventually led him back to rugby. \n \n\u201cHaving a father in the sport is great because everyone knows him, but it\u2019s not always easy\u2014sometimes people raise an eyebrow because, after all, I\u2019m \u2018his son.\u2019 Most of the time, I don\u2019t feel it, but there\u2019s definitely a desire to make him proud. I know how much it makes him happy to see me on the field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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Mark Goldin lifting from the back, Guy Goldin lifting from the front, and Roi Goldin jumping<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

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