I couldn't turn down Toronto offer, says Williams


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 15 Nov 2019

Rugby League - Super League - New Toronto Wolfpack signing Sonny Bill Williams holds Press Conference - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - November 14, 2019 Toronto Wolfpack's Sonny Bill Williams during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - Sonny Bill Williams said on Thursday he had not planned to return to rugby league but felt the offer to join Toronto Wolfpack ahead of their debut in England's top-tier Super League was too good to turn down.

The 34-year-old New Zealander, speaking at his introductory news conference at London's Emirates Stadium following last week's announcement of his two-year deal with the Canadian side, said the move was meant to be.

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