Williams converted to Islam in 2009 , while in France playing for Toulon . He is the first Muslim to play for the All Blacks . In 2018 , he performed an Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina . He is a dual citizen of New Zealand and Samoa . In 2019 , he made a " tearful message of condolence " for the victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings . . Williams is married and has 3 children
Christchurch mosque shootings
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