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.

Hansen backs SBW for World Cup

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the injury-prone Sonny Bill Williams would be an automatic selection if he regains full fitness in time for the World Cup.

Sonny Bill blow for Blues

Blues centre Sonny Bill Williams is set to undergo knee surgery that will keep him out of action for at least six weeks.