Sonny Bill Williams- Former Athlete (In a Nutshell)
- Sonny Bill Williams was born in New Zealand on August 3rd, 1985.
- In Rugby league the positions he played were Second-row/Centre/ Lock.
- He represented New Zealand in Rugby league on 12 occasions.
- In Rugby union the positions he played were Centre/ Wing.
- He played for New Zealand in Rugby Union 58 times.
- The decision for him to retire from boxing and sport was made in 2021
- “If you go about trying to be please everyone, there’s going to be endless struggles.”- Sonny Bill Williams
Sonny Bill Williams- Former Athlete (Nitty Gritty)
- “I want to push myself.”- Sonny Bill Williams
- “When I first went to ruby, I wanted it all; I just wanted it all and you know, I thought it was just going to happen just like that, but I’ve come to learn that good things take time.”- “I want to push myself.”- Sonny Bill Williams
- “I think I’m evolving, I’m always in search of bettering myself, how I can improve as a sportsman and as a person.”- “I want to push myself.”- Sonny Bill Williams
Sonny Bill Williams- Former Athlete (What set him apart)
- “For myself, it’s trying to do my best in whatever I am doing. At this time, it is boxing then when I get home, I want to be the best father, the best husband, the best man I can be.”- Sonny Bill Williams
- “I don’t need a pool room with medals and everything hanging up.”- Sonny Bill Williams
- “One thing I’ve learned over my career is that simplicity is the key: on the field, off as well.”- Sonny Bill Williams
Sonny Bill Williams- Former Athlete (Final Thoughts)
- “I guess you could say I have grown up, matured. I have seen a lot, and I guess that probably sums it up.”- Sonny Bill Williams