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From http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/...ny-bill-williams/story-e6frf3ou-1226747068096
Merkin that he is, this is definitely a win for NRL - you don't get anyone with his experience in both codes with the same level of success, so it's hard for RU to argue with him.
That said, makes me wonder who finally got sick of his bullshit in Yawnion before we did :lol:
Waiting for the explanation why they wouldn't have him and his plans fell through for 2014. Wouldn't be surprised if this was less an endorsement of league and more of a temper tantrum because somebody hurt his feelings.
SONNY Bill Williams has declared rugby league a tougher code than rugby union.
A week after committing to return to the Roosters in 2014, Williams told The Telegraph in the UK that while rugby is a bigger sport, league exacts a harsher physical toll.
"Obviously rugby [union] is a bigger sport globally but I believe rugby league is a lot tougher," Williams said.
"In rugby I played in the backs with the pretty boys kicking stones out wide, doing our hair, and in rugby league I’m in the middle doing the hard yards."
Williams added that he was not interested in another European stint following his two years with French rugby club Toulon.
"I’m getting a bit too old for that and I’m pretty content with my home at the Roosters and, if I go back to rugby, my home at the Chiefs," he said.
"I’m a pretty simple man and although this weather is pretty tempting, I think I’ll plan my future where it is a little bit warmer."
Williams missed the Kiwis' league World Cup triumph in 2008 after walking out on the Bulldogs to join Toulon.
He seemed destined to miss their title defence this year until an eleventh hour change of heart prompted New Zealand selectors to rush him into the squad after the original 24-man had been named.
Williams was approached to represent Samoa at the tournament, but said he was more than happy to represent the Kiwis.
"I’m proud of being half Samoan, my father is a pretty staunch Samoan but I grew up in New Zealand and I’m very proud to represent my country," he said.
With his immediate playing future settled, Williams said he was a content man away from the field.
"I think one of the biggest things I learned from the way I left rugby league in the first place was that life is not all about sport," he said.
"You finish at 32, 33 and you’ve still got your whole life to live. It was a big learning experience and it was really humbling as well. Now I’m very content with the man that I see in the mirror and the way I carry myself."
Merkin that he is, this is definitely a win for NRL - you don't get anyone with his experience in both codes with the same level of success, so it's hard for RU to argue with him.
That said, makes me wonder who finally got sick of his bullshit in Yawnion before we did :lol:
Waiting for the explanation why they wouldn't have him and his plans fell through for 2014. Wouldn't be surprised if this was less an endorsement of league and more of a temper tantrum because somebody hurt his feelings.