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Payne Haas wants to ask Broncos and Blues to REMOVE booze and gambling ads from his jerseys

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Payne Haas wants to ask Broncos and Blues to REMOVE booze and gambling ads from his jerseys

Payne Haas wants to remove alcohol and gambling ads from his jerseys as they do not align with his Muslim beliefs. Haas became a Muslim in early 2019 and wants his rugby league exploits to be a 'leader for Islam' like former All Blacks superstar Sonny Bill Williams.

Payne Haas wants to remove alcohol and gambling ads from his jersey. He wants the Broncos and Blues to comply with his religious beliefs. Haas became a Muslim in early 2019. Sonny Bill Williams was allowed to cover up a bank logo from Auckland Blues jersey in 2017. Brisbane Broncos have been associated with XXXX beer for some time. The prop wants his rugby league career to be like that of Sonny. It's something he's passionate about. His friends and family have suffered as a result of alcohol abuse. Australian cricketer Fawad Ahmed saw a request for the removal of a beer sponsor from Cricket Australia.

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