Fate can be both kind and cruel and true champions make peace with that, accepting both with equal grace. Liam Messam has to be rugby's best role model. Messam didn't sulk, hissy fit or bad mouth the process, the outcome or New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens. Messam doesn't need an Olympic medal around his neck to be considered a true champion. And it's not the first time Messam has shown an exemplary attitude and response in the wake of personal disappointment.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 05, 2016 04:52 UTC