Crotty gives update on Sonny Bill Williams fitness
Sonny Bill Williams is fit and ready to start New Zealand's Rugby Championship clash with Argentina this weekend as the All Blacks look to bounce back from their loss to South Africa.
The world champions were stunned by the Springboks in Wellington, Steve Hanson's side slipping to a 36-34 defeat on September 15.
Williams missed the game due to tonsillitis, but team-mate Ryan Crotty says the 33-year-old is ready to feature in Buenos Aires, where a bonus-point win will secure the title for the All Blacks.
"He [Williams] was chomping at the bit before that South African game, telling everyone he was okay and good to go," Crotty told reporters.
"He trained well today [and] he's strutting around the hotel like he's feeling good.
"It's good to have him fit and healthy and available for selection."
And Crotty has warned the Pumas they will face a rejuvenated New Zealand side who are still smarting from that Springboks loss last time out.
"This group always expects to win and win well," he added to Radio Sport. "When we don't that's hard to take.
"There's some very competitive men in the group, that's probably an understatement."
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I guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
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