'I'm more a person of Jesus' says Vunipola as he defends protest decision


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 20 Aug 2020

Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Pool 4 - Saracens v Racing 92 - Allianz Park, London, Britain - January 19, 2020. Saracens' Billy Vunipola during the warm up before the match. Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

(Reuters) - England rugby international Billy Vunipola says he refused to kneel in support of the Black Lives Matter movement when the Premiership resumed last week as some elements of the anti-racism protests did not align with his religious beliefs.

All 12 Premiership clubs decided on different gestures to show their support for anti-racism on their return to action.

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