The world-famous sudden defection of Sonny Bill Williams from league to union reached a landmark Friday when he played in his debut for Toulon. Starring in the 50-5 friendly match win despite receiving a yellow card for also bringing his legendary league-style shoulder charge to rugby union, Williams also managed to duck papers pertaining to an Australian injunction until after the match.
Williams looks to be dead-set on his code switch, claiming that he's ready to go to jail over it, so it may be time to get used to seeing him in the fifteen-man game. To get you started, here are a couple of clips from his debut:
09 August 2008
Like it or Not, SBW is a Union Man
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