When sport comes second to religion any given Sunday

What do you do when your religious beliefs conflict with your chosen sport? And how does this play out when your chosen sport is also your job?

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016 - 01:00

Paul Rouse

Will Hopoate is 23 years old and is a brilliant Australian rugby league player. He lines out at full-back, centre or on the wing in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Except on Sundays.

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