Former rugby player Sonny Bill Williams on mental health, faith and what drives him | ABC News

Dual international Sonny Bill Williams about his mental health, faith and what drives him. He addresses the 'play hard, party hard' culture of the time, and what made him make life changes.
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[@AAW_A1]

Such a humble brother Uso, May Allah shower you with more blessings Ameen

[@sagatparkes]

Sonny Bill is such a legend.

[@because_the_internet]

I don't understand a lot about Islam but it has clearly been a positive influence in Sonny's life. Shot bro.

[@user-uw4yb3oj7c]

Just grab a copy of the Holy Quran my bro

[@nzshoreboy]

It gave him rules that he had to follow or there were consequences beyond the immediate. He just happened to be around Muslims at the time. If he was around Buddhists, he would have become a Buddhist, same goes for Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, etc. Atheism would have taught him accountability to himself, self reliance, appreciation for the only life we get but didn't have an exposure to it.

[@nzshoreboy]

@@user-uw4yb3oj7c I've read the Quran. I found it unconvincing and too vague for my liking just like any other religion I've researched.

[@Batureok]

@@nzshoreboy Read more, God willing you will find some great things in life

[@benggyebona5769]

He has really grown and seems like he’s experienced a lot to gain so much wisdom

[@rouruinapataanga9410]

God bless Sunny Well done all the best

[@jont.a83]

Just a nice humble person that people never understood,was a pleasure to play along you sonny 🙏🏽❤️

[@sony5616]

Legenda💪🏆

[@panismith1544]

It takes a strong man to admit when things aren't going right, & a even stronger man to change his own destiny. Awesome!!! Brother Very humbling man.

[@yessinjomaa1444]

Mashallah love U brother May God bless and reward u ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ great interview

[@aronaropati9340]

God bless you Uce! Respect for returning the love to your parents and family.💪🏼

[@raymaalona]

Of all his achievements. Knowing who he is, is the greatest.

[@23wiski]

The growth in this man is amazing.

[@Mohamedali-xw1ep]

Sonny bill Williams this guy is amazing

[@danx3504]

SBW what a legend. Not only a good player also a very intelligent human being. This bloke has been given a God given talent

[@stevemorrish8152]

Fantastic interview. What a great MAN you have become Sonny.

[@nabiji]

I don't know how anyone could down vote this.

[@TunesByTanzil]

I agree - have to be really shallow and sad to downvote this.

[@peterhunter6040]

2 things 1. He’s a Muslim 2. He talks about politics

[@TunesByTanzil]

@@peterhunter6040 True. I thought Australia was bit more mature than that.

[@peterhunter6040]

@@TunesByTanzil everyone hates when athletes talk about politics & the majority of people in NZ and AU hate Islam. It is what it is

[@TunesByTanzil]

@@peterhunter6040 the ugly truth.

[@user-wv4xc1us6u]

On the field he was really something else, I think we’re seeing the development of a man who’s coming to terms with his past, where he’s at in the present and where he’s going. Inspirational story.

[@SJ-vg7wu]

Inspirational uso keep inspiring the next generation 🙏

[@100ccollier]

Awesome book. Much respect.

[@kiokis10]

Legend 💛🙌

[@sean.t6222]

Will def go & buy the book. This interview provided a great insight in to SBW life n his struggles as a sports star. He's quite articulate which is something l don't see often from him. He's great to watch on n off the field. True legend!

[@Mohamedali-xw1ep]

Sbw nothing but respect to you my brother

[@Mohamedali-xw1ep]

God bless you sonny bill Williams my brother

[@MisterHammadeh]

legend.

[@tahajbara2024]

Shut your mouthsss on the panel. This is SBW TV. Much love for you my bro. Glad you found your happiness and Inshallah you continue to grow

[@S3verusMyG]

Bro respect to Sonny Bill, he’s the reason why I have a come over

[@steveatonya7414]

Masallahh such a beautiful person.

[@riverdonoghue9992]

Great guy.

[@T_685]

Respect uso

[@johndiesel8240]

Yeah Because of johnny wilkinson

[@naimahmad7314]

Barakallahufik

[@michaeldonnelly1657]

Nice job Tracey

[@suparmanpemuda1121]

Sbw Love from Indonesia

[@Z10N4Z1Z]

Alhamdulilah. All praises belong to Allah.

[@salisiv6582]

Polynesian values identify who we are, and when we stuff up, it brings ambarrasement to all. It affects not just the person involved, but it reflects on the family name. Wise words from SBW.

[@paininsoul]

Brilliant stuff. Thank you ABC and all the people who brought it to the public. My take away was even good people can make poor and selfish decisions but those should not define their goodness.

[@YTho-ev1ej]

He’s got the character development of Zuko from Avatar the Legend of Aang, except uncle Iroh is Allah

[@nathanwilliams9695]

Don’t fight you fight you murder you fight you withdraw you root you toot…but deep inside

[@01234567896405]

Everyone goes threw it..human

[@Batureok]

MasyaAllah… may Allah give you steadfast to the end ..🤲

[@hbmcgregor]

Chee hoo

[@YallNotWhite_YourPINK]

Damn a samoan muslim 😂😂😂

[@ManaBlack208]

Yeah bro there's something totally wrong with that he's been misled by someone somehow it's not right.