The Highlanders turned out in full force today to show their support for the Muslim community following the Christchurch shootings last week. The squad visited the Al Huda mosque in Dunedin's Clyde St alongside scores of people intent on paying their respects. The players presented the mosque with a unique signed jersey, with a special message that read: “In Loving Memory of the lives lost at the Masjid Al Noor Mosque Linwood Islamic Centre 15.03.19. You are us.”Chairman of the Otago Muslim Association Dr Mohammed Rizwan said he was amazed at the constant support from both the Highlanders and the wider community. Ben Smith shakes a boy's hand as he arrives with the Highlanders at the Al Huda mosque in Dunedin today.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 21, 2019 03:45 UTC