New Zealand Centre Sonny Bill Williams has insisted he will make his own mind up over his career goals after media speculation regarding his future in rugby union.
Williams caught the attention of the public after a string of excellent performances in New Zealand’s tour of the Northern Hemisphere, but the exciting Canterbury Crusaders centre has raised doubt over his future after perusing a career in professional boxing.
Press reports also suggest Williams has been offered a return to rugby league by actor Russell Crowe, who co-owns the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Williams has fought twice so far and will step into the ring again against Australian Scott Lewis on January 29th, just a few weeks before the beginning of the Super15 season.
But Williams insists he has learnt quickly during his short career and will not be rushed into making any decisions.
“'I am my own man now, I can think for myself, whereas when I was 20, 21, I always wanted to please others.” Williams commented.
The rugby league convert rose to prominence after switching from NRL side Bulldogs to join Jonny Wilkinson at Toulon.
His impressive performances for the French side and his current team the Crusaders were rewarded with a place in Graham Henry’s squad to tour the Northern Hemisphere in the autumn, where he established himself in the side.
He is expected to play a crucial role in his country’s pursuit of their second World Cup win later in the year. He will become a free agent after the tournament and is expected to spark a bidding war amongst the top clubs across the world.
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