Hansen: Not easy picking a RWC winner
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen discusses the difficulty of picking World Cup winners, while Kieran Read talks up the clash with the Springboks as ‘one of the biggest’ of his career.
Hansen: Sonny Bill will provide something different
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is hoping midfielder Sonny Bill Williams can impact the game positively from the bench against the Springboks on Saturday.
De Allende excited by SBW challenge
Springbok centre Damian de Allende is looking forward to potentially clashing with All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams in Saturday’s Pool B opener.
Symbolic Figure: Sonny Bill Williams
All Blacks superstar Sonny Bill Williams is a man on a mission in what could be his last lap of the rugby track in New Zealand, writes MARC HINTON.
All Blacks vs Boks: The duels that matter
The All Blacks and Springboks resume their fierce rivalry in the Rugby Championship in Wellington on Saturday. JOHN GOLIATH looks at some of the battles that could be key to winning the war.
Williams, Mo’unga start for All Blacks
Sonny Bill Williams has been named to start at inside centre when the All Blacks face the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday.
Williams fit to face Boks
Sonny Bill Williams has recovered from a hamstring issue and could feature in the Rugby Championship clash with the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday.
Fresh injury blow for Williams
All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams is doubtful for their first Rugby Championship Test against Argentina after suffering a hamstring injury.
Williams focused on enhancing fitness
Sonny Bill Williams says he is happy to have come through his first outing in Auckland club rugby unscathed ahead of the announcement of the All Blacks’ squad for the Rugby Championship.
Williams to make club rugby comeback
All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams will play club rugby in Auckland this weekend to enhance his chances for a World Cup spot after an injury-ridden 2019.
