Why England’s Billy Vunipola refused to take a knee
The devout Christian accuses supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement of burning churches and bibles
20 August 2020 - 16:07
Bengaluru — 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 antiracism protests do not align with his religious beliefs.
All 12 Premiership clubs decided on different gestures to show their support for antiracism on their return to action. While the majority of Saracens’ players knelt before their 16-12 defeat by Bristol Bears on Saturday, Vunipola, a devout Christian, remained standing...
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