24 September 2015, The Tablet

Divided loyalties


 
On the pitch it’s a ruthless battle of wills but on the terraces harmony reigns among the fans attending the Rugby World Cup matches.That’s the experience of Archbishop George Stack of Cardiff who has become an avid rugby fan since arriving in Wales from London four years ago.Archbishop Stack attended the Ireland-Canada game in Cardiff last Saturday and is hoping for tickets to more matches.“The excitement is just unbelievable,” reports the Archbishop who was thrilled to meet the Wales team captain Sam Warburton (pictured) recently. “Individualism is not the name of the game but community. It brings out the best in people,” he said. Is he rooting for England or Wales? “That’s a tricky one. People are passionate about their own side but there
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