According to an article on rugby website www.rugbywa.com.au, Latter-day Saint rugby player Joel Rapana says he is a better player due to his missionary service for the Church.
“Rapana is proud of the decision he made to serve his church and has no doubt it has helped him to develop into the man he is now who is ready and willing to become a Super 14 force,” the website article says.
The West Australian newspaper alsoreportedon Rapana recently.