New Zealand prime minister criticises rugby superstar’s decision to cover sponsor’s logo

Williams created controversy on his Super Rugby debut for the Blues.

New Zealand prime minister criticises rugby superstar’s decision to cover sponsor’s logo

All Black rugby superstar Sonny Bill Williams has received criticism from the New Zealand prime minister for covering a sponsor’s logo on his jersey, writes Stephen Barry.

Williams, who made his debut for Super Rugby outfit the Blues in a 26-20 loss to the Highlanders, was pictured with tape over the collar of his jersey, where the logo of BNZ (Bank of New Zealand) is positioned.

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