The Christians who hit hard and then thank God

Of the numerous articles, publications and pictures about the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand here are three of interest and inspiration to Christians.

1) Euan Murray, who plays for Scotland on his decision not to play on Sundays.

2) ‘Godzone’: Rugby-themed Gospel produced by TSCF

A gospel of Luke, ‘interspersed within the book are a ten testimonies of high profile rugby players from around the world – Brad Thorn (current All Black), Deacon Manu (current Fiji Captain), Euan Murray (current Scotland player), Jason Robinson & Nick Farr-Jones (World Cup winners), Doris Taufateau (NZ Black Ferns World Cup winner), David Pocock & Sekope Kepu (current Australia players), Pierre Spies & Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira (current SA players)’.

3) A photo (courtesy of England’s Andy Gomarsall) of Fijian and Somoan players huddling together for prayer after their match.