Black role models so important – Joseph

By NEALE HARVEY
JONATHAN Joseph has spent part of his time in lockdown applauding the increasing awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement - a cause he firmly believes in.
Joseph says: “It’s a pretty complex subject but for younger players coming through, it’s important they see those role models.
“When I was coming through there weren’t that many black players in the Premiership - Topsy Ojo, Jason Robinson, Ugo Monye maybe - and it was quite hard for a young black lad coming through to fit into what rugby was all about.
“I think it’s got better ...

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