25 Jun 2012

Sonny Bill likely to return to league

3:59 pm on 25 June 2012

The New Zealand Rugby Union has confirmed Sonny Bill Williams has made a decision on his future but it will not say what it is.

It is understood the Chiefs star will take a rugby sabbatical in Japan at the end of the year before returning to the NRL to play for the Sydney Roosters in next year's competition.

Chief executive of the NZRU Steve Tew says if Williams does return to rugby league in would be a great loss for New Zealand rugby.