Sonny Bill Williams praises his wife Lana in isolation: ‘I appreciate you’

‘I appreciate you, my love’: Sonny Bill Williams praises his wife Lana as she dotes over their son Essa while in coronavirus lockdown in England

Former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has praised his wife, Lana, while in isolation in Manchester, England, during the coronavirus pandemic.

The 34-year-old rugby league and union star gushed over his wife as she held their newborn baby, Essa, in an Instagram post on Wednesday.

‘Naturally beautiful just like our children. I appreciate you, my love,’ he wrote, before adding the hashtag #AlwaysAlhumdulliah.

‘I appreciate you, my love’: Former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has praised his wife, Lana, while in isolation in Manchester, England, during the coronavirus pandemic

A makeup-free Lana wore an oversized pink jumper in the accompanying photo.

She pulled her raven hair back, drawing attention to her striking features.

Sonny has certainly shown his sense of humour while in isolation in UK, having already shared a variety of fun family photos to Instagram. 

'It's crazy in this household at times': Sonny has certainly shown his sense of humour while in isolation in UK, having already shared a variety of fun family photos to Instagram

‘It’s crazy in this household at times’: Sonny has certainly shown his sense of humour while in isolation in UK, having already shared a variety of fun family photos to Instagram

In March, he uploaded a picture of himself and his children with their arms in the air. 

‘It’s crazy in this household at times, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. #AlwaysAlhamdullilah,’ he wrote in the caption.

Another photo of him with his kids was captioned: ‘Any other parent dreaming of that isolation holiday while being in isolation? #DayIveLostCountAlready.’

Fatherhood: Another photo of him with his kids was captioned, 'Any other parent dreaming of that isolation holiday while being in isolation? #DayIveLostCountAlready'

Fatherhood: Another photo of him with his kids was captioned, ‘Any other parent dreaming of that isolation holiday while being in isolation? #DayIveLostCountAlready’

It comes after Sonny Bill and Lana welcomed their fourth child in February.

He announced the happy news on social media, sharing a photo of himself dressed in hospital scrubs while cradling the newborn.    

‘Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah! Baby & mum are healthy and well,’ he told his followers.

‘The stress levels aren’t as high the fourth time around, but the love we have for this child is the same,’ he added.

The couple are also parents to daughters Iman and Aisha, and son Zaid. 

Doting dad: It comes after Sonny Bill and Lana welcomed their fourth child, Essa, in February

Doting dad: It comes after Sonny Bill and Lana welcomed their fourth child, Essa, in February

Full house! The couple are also parents to daughters Iman and Aisha, and son Zaid

Full house! The couple are also parents to daughters Iman and Aisha, and son Zaid