Sonny Bill Williams to join Japan's Panasonic rugby club

01 Feb 2016 | Admin Author

All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has confirmed he will play rugby in Japan on a lucrative short-term contract starting later this year, likely ending his involvement in international rugby.

Williams will join Japan's Panasonic rugby club on a 12-match deal at the end of the current Super 15 season.
He said he is also in negotiations to return to Australia's National Rugby League in 2013, but no deal has been signed.

Williams his playing for the Waikato Chiefs this year and scored a try in his team's 28-21 loss to the Crusaders on Friday.

The Sharks consolidated their playoff aspirations with a 32-10 win over the Bulls on Friday night.
The Stormers are now just one-point behind the table-topping Chiefs after beating the Cheetahs 13-6 in a wet Bloemfontein.

And the Lions gave the Ellis Park faithful something to smile about with a 37-32 win over the Rebels.