All Blacks scrumhalf T.J. Perenara ponders league offer
April 27, 2021 GMT
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) All Blacks scrumhalf T.J. Perenara says he hasn’t yet decided whether he will switch from rugby to rugby league next year but added if he doesn’t do so now he likely never will.
Perenara confirmed in a video news conference from Japan on Tuesday he is considering an offer to join the Sydney Roosters in Australia’s National Rugby League and has spoken with Roosters coach Trent Robinson.
The 29-year-old veteran of 69 All Blacks matches told reporters he has made “no decision yet” on the Roosters’ offer and is still discussing options with his wife and management. He has also spoken the Wellington-based Hurricanes who are eager to re-sign him in Super Rugby.
The two-time World Cup winner says he now wants to concentrate on his boxing career. By AFP Thursday 11 Mar 2021, 7:50 AM Mar 11th 2021, 7:50 AM 9,996 Views 4 Comments
Sonny Bill Williams during his final season with the Sydney Roosters.
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DUAL-CODE SUPERSTAR Sonny Bill Williams announced his retirement from rugby Thursday but the New Zealander isn’t giving up on sport, saying he now wants to concentrate on his boxing career.
Williams, 35, a two-time Rugby World Cup winner, confirmed he would no longer play rugby league for Australia’s National Rugby League outfit the Sydney Roosters.
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