Sonny Bill Williams signs on for New Zealand Olympic sevens

Williams joined by Chiefs team-mate Liam Messam in NZ squadPair unlikely to play in Super Rugby next seasonThe lure of Olympic gold has tempted Sonny Bill Williams into New Zealand’s initial rugby sevens squad for next year’s world series and Rio Games.Williams is joined by All Blacks and Chiefs team-mate Liam Messam in coach Gordon Tietjens’ 16-strong squad, with Tietjens saying both players are unlikely to be available for next year’s Super Rugby season. Related: Rugby World Cup: draw for 2019 set to take place closer to tournament Continue reading...