Actor Russell Crowe has reportedly approached Sonny Bill Williams about making a return to rugby league after this year's World Cup with South Sydney.
Williams has established himself as a centre of enormous potential in the 15-man code with some scintillating displays for the All Blacks since signing a one-year deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union last year. However, his commitment to union was called into question recently after he announced his intention to persist with his attempts to cut it in the world of professional boxing.
Williams is being aided in his preparations for his next bout by former super-middleweight champion Anthony Mundine, who, according to the Sun Herald, recently introduced the player to Crowe, the Oscar-winning actor who co-owns South Sydney. The paper claims that Crowe is now attempting to persuade Williams to follow in the footsteps of Sam Burgess and Greg Inglis in signing for the Rabbitohs.
Williams became a superstar within the 13-man code during his time with the Bulldogs before switching codes in 2008 to link up with French Top 14 outfit Toulon. He returned to his native New Zealand last year and will play for the Crusaders in the 2011 Super Rugby series. He is expected to play a key role in the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup campaign but his future after the tournament remains shrouded in mystery.
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