InternationalXV says...

Will we see SBW target an Origin series win for his journeyman CV?

Presumably he's met the 3 year stand down period for international rugby league re: Nation swapping. The residency criteria is very very ambiguous and as such provides scope of liberal interpretation.

Posted 11:13 28th June 2012

tha_mai says...

Trinats2 says...we want him in the ABs (great record for Aus when he plays !!!!)

? He has only played Australia twice in his 17-test career (6 Aug win 30-14 and 16 Oct 2011 win 20-6), on as a sub both times (Nonu rules!), and on a winning team twice.

He has only been on a losing AB team only once in his career, v SA 20 Aug 2011. A 94% win record.

So, back to your argument ???

Posted 02:09 28th June 2012

Trinats2 says...

hybrid187:

How was his world cup ? Thought he came on for a minute, text book or his "trade mark" shoulder charge, and spent the rest in the bin ! I forgot he was playing in the WC until that.

Oh, I left out the powerhouse of rugby Japan, where he shined !!!! then again, I didn't watch it.

Joking aside, I do think he is a good player, just not a great which he is built up to be, bit like your winger "the new Lomu" 3 tries one week against a poor Irish team, and he was poor the next against a good team effort from Ireland, then dropped.

As for playing for Aus, only Kiwi good enough was Brad Thorn (and maybe, just maybe McCaw (I did say "was" !!!!!). I'd also take Kaino, the Samoan (American) but NZ got him first !!!

Only game I saw him for the Chiefs was against an injury hit Reds team, and we all know the result there !!!!

Posted 22:13 27th June 2012

DaveJ says...

Money Bill Williams living up to his name, he'll be gone off the radar in 3 or 4 years as soon as his form dips slightly as he shows no loyalty to club or country and can expect the same in return. He's a fad, a designer good - disposable.

Posted 14:40 27th June 2012

ruckingkiwi says...

The real shame here is that league, great sport that it is, is only played by 2-3 countries, which means a waste of Sonny's talent. It's a sport which is pretty much going nowhere , a lot like Australian rugby which is nearly dead, and would be if it weren't for the imports... even their U20s are declining year on year. Hope SBW can bring a few smiles and love to the place, even if he is cashing a massive Australian cheque and crushing it with your ladies.

Posted 12:25 27th June 2012

Trinats2 says...

Pity he is going back to League, where the money is. As an Aussie we want him in the ABs (great record for Aus when he plays !!!!)

But after the expense of the RWC (and I'm not saying pay outs to refs....) NZ can't afford him.

"It's been pleasing [in the recent series] to know that I can compete at that level."

Two good games at HOME against Ireland and Japan doesn't show you can compete at Int level (maybe for NZ standards).

Money Bill.....................goooooooone

Posted 10:19 27th June 2012

kid_diablo says...

if his coach and the nzru ceo know what he's doing and won't say i think thats a strong indication that he's going. otherwise no one would have any problem just saying yeah he's going to stay.

Posted 08:50 27th June 2012

ABlack says...

what did Brad say??

Posted 02:46 27th June 2012