On Sonny Bill Williams

Even if you are not a NRL expert you may still have once or twice the name of Sonny Bill Williams two months ago when NZRU had an eye on him when he was considering a change of codes.

Now, I don't know what part has the NZRU played in the late decisions this 23 yo guy has taken, but I would not be surprised if they were tuiting the convert. Putting him under Tana Umaga's orders is not such a bad move.

Everything would be fine in the NZRU considering a "special project" for this guy, should he not have broken a NRL contract. The truth is that this guy has already started Toulon' pre-season where, funnily, he's been sinbinned due to a charge.

Today the boy says he's eyeing 2011 RWC and he's also willing to become the best centre in the world so... who could say NZRU is not behind all this mess?

Now understand what I mean: I don't care if league disappears. I just don't like league, but as long as a player has a contract, he should respect it. I don't like rugby players breaking their contracts for more profitable ones, either. It is interesting what he has said about the matter: Why can I as an IT professional break my contract but he as a professional sportsman cannot? The difference is in the contract. How many IT professionals are and how many professional league players are there? That is paid in €, AU$ or pounds and he has earned them.

SBW is eyeing money and All Blacks glory at the RWC 2011 and the NZRU is desperately looking forward to end this RWC draught so... who could think they are not partners?

Lesley Vainikolo: Playing what for whom?

- Hey, pal, heard the new about Vainikolo?

- The tongan league wing who had previously played rugby for Auckland?

- Well, he might kind of been born in Tonga, but he played for the All Golds.

- How come?

- His family lives in New Zealand, he's bound to New Zealand.

- Ah, I see, so what's the new thing about the New Zealand league wing?

- Well, he's not a league player anymore, he's playing for Gloucester Rugby.

- Oh, hah, I see. So he finally changed back to rugby? It's going to be hard work for the Rokocokoes, Sivivatus and Nacewas...

- No, pal, he's been sidelined for the 6 Nations for England.

- So, let's resume... this guy was playing what for whom?

Just let me ask you a question: Which is sillier? a split between league and rugby or the fact that a player can play for different national teams at different sports?