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Sonny Bill Williams

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KEY STATS

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AGE

34

WEIGHT

108KG

HEIGHT

191CM

GAMES

58

POINTS

65

TRIES

13

CONV

0

PEN

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BIOGRAPHY

THE IMPRESSIVE Sonny Bill Williams has achieved amazing things in his sporting career: he has been a dual international and national and international champion across different sports including rugby, rugby league and boxing.

Now one of the senior members of the All Blacks, Williams first signed with New Zealand Rugby in 2010 after plying his trade in French rugby, and earned his first All Blacks cap later that year. A double RWC winner in 2011 and 2015, he played his 50th Test in the third Bledisloe Cup game in Yokohama last year.

In 2016, Williams joined the All Blacks Sevens team and went to Rio for the Olympics. Injury cut his tournament short and prevented him from appearing again for the All Blacks that year.

Williams has previously played Investec Super Rugby with the Crusaders and Chiefs and joined the Blues in 2017 where he is a leader in the team.

Williams played in Australia’s National Rugby League from 2002-08 and again in 2013-14.

Away from rugby, his family-focussed social media posts are hugely popular with fans and he is also heavily involved in charity work.

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Sonny Bill Williams talks about his decision

New Zealand's loss to England at the Rugby World Cup in Japan last month was when Sonny Bill Williams decided to return to rugby league.

Sonny Bill Williams says 'thank you' as he confirms overseas move

All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has given thanks to the New Zealand rugby community and fans following the announcement that he will leave New Zealand to play overseas.

All Blacks end the Hansen era on a high

It was supposed to be the game nobody wanted to play but the All Blacks and Wales put their respective Rugby World Cup campaign disappointments behind them by extending their lengthy rivalry before New Zealand claimed a 40-17 win at Tokyo on Friday.

All Blacks team named for Bronze medal match

The All Blacks team has been named to play Wales in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Bronze Final at Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, on Friday 1 November (Kick-off: 6.00PM, 10.00PM NZT).

A chance to sign off in style - Kayes

Sonny Bill Williams admits that when the whistle blew on the All Blacks World Cup semifinal loss to England, the last thing he wanted to do was play in the bronze final.

All Blacks turn thoughts to winning finish

Finishing the season on a good note in Friday's bronze medal Rugby World Cup game against Wales was All Blacks flanker Sam Cane's goal.

England overpower All Blacks to claim World Cup final berth

Demonstrating superior intent, defensive determination and denying the All Blacks attacking oxygen, England secured a place in their first Rugby World Cup final since 2007 after their 19-7 win at Yokohama on Saturday.

All Blacks midfield in good hands - SBW

Sonny Bill Williams may be among the All Blacks substitutes for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with Ireland in Tokyo but he has full confidence in the side's starting midfield.

All Blacks' strategy to face toughest test

New Zealand's efforts to find a way to open up the rush defences of opposing sides face their most important trial when playing Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter final in Tokyo on Saturday.

All Blacks happy with progress in win over Canada

On the back of their 63-0 win over Canada in their Rugby World Cup pool game in Oita on Wednesday, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said the benefit from the game was a confidence boost that what they were trying to do was starting to grow.

Canada take big boost from All Blacks' performance

Canada coach Kingsley Jones said he couldn't have asked anything more of his players, for their effort and commitment, in their 0-63 loss to the All Blacks in their Rugby World Cup pool game in Oita on Wednesday.

All Blacks overpower Canada in Oita sweat box

Running rampant the All Blacks piled on 63 points without answer in their Rugby World Cup pool game against Canada in Oita on Wednesday.

All Blacks seek combinations across the park

Combination-building remains the key for the All Blacks when playing Canada in their second Rugby World Cup pool game under the roof of Oita Stadium on Wednesday.

Goodhue keen to get among Cup action

All Blacks centre Jack Goodhue is feeling the angst from lack of match play and is keen to get a place in the side to meet Canada on Wednesday at the Rugby World Cup.

PREVIEW: All Blacks vs South Africa (Yokohama)

The eyes of the rugby world will turn to Yokohama International Stadium on Saturday night (NZT) as the All Blacks and South Africa meet in a blockbuster Pool B clash.

Intensity of World Cup opener is what rugby, and coaching, is all about

It may be All Blacks coach Steve Hansen's fifth Rugby World Cup but he admitted attending World Cups was still the highlight of his career and he was excited heading into Saturday's pool opener against South Africa in Yokohama.

Foster happy with All Blacks' midfield resources

Perceptions the All Blacks didn't have an established midfield combination in the manner of Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith at the 2015 World Cup were understandable but assistant coach Ian Foster is happy with his resources for the World Cup in Japan.

Tonga game special for Lienert-Brown

All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown will take special satisfaction from running out against Tonga in Saturday's Test in Hamilton.

Williams gets boost from C-M contact

Getting a timely reminder of more grounded rugby with Counties Manukau in the Mitre 10 Cup gave Sonny Bill Williams the sort of perspective he needed to prepare for a return to the All Blacks to play Australia in the Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park on Saturday.

And then there were 34...

Selections in a Rugby World Cup year can be the toughest of the four-year international rugby cycle and the first of two culls of prospective players occurred with the naming of the Bledisloe Cup squad on Wednesday.

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Thank you, legends.

The All Blacks team farewells Steve Hansen, Mike Cron, Kieran Read, Ben Smith...

"We're just looking forward to getting out there this weekend" - Sonny Bill Williams

Sonny Bill Williams and Sam Cane front the media in Tokyo following training.

Player Reaction: All Blacks vs England Semifinal

Hear from the All Blacks after their defeat to England in the semifinal of the...

Player Spotlight: Sonny Bill Williams

Karl Te Nana goes a few rounds with Sonny Bill Williams before having a catch...

Impromptu fan signing session in Beppu

Crying babies, fist bumps and mistaken identities, just another day signing...

The Prime Minister meets the All Blacks

The All Blacks had a very special visitor swing by their Captain's Run before...

AllBlacks.com speaks with Sonny Bill Williams and Jerome Kaino

Join allblacks.com's James Somerset who took time out at the All Blacks squad...

Press conference - All Blacks Sevens team named for Wellington

The All Blacks Sevens team to play the third leg of the 2015/16 HSBC World...

Post South Africa win with Sonny Bill Williams

Hear what Sonny Bill Williams had to say after the All Blacks 20-18 #RWC2015...

All Blacks Force of Black promotion, London

See behind the scenes with the players as they mix with the fans at the adidas...

Q&A with Sonny Bill Williams

Sonny Bill Williams talks about what inspired him to be the player he is.

All Blacks Experience Event

Dan Carter and SBW attempt to beat Aaron Smith's catching record at today's All...

In the changing room with the All Blacks after USA match.

In the changing rooms with the All Blacks after their historic victory over the...