“When I finish my sporting career it's not about what I've done, or being remembered as a legend. For me it's just about being the best father, husband and man I can be.”

—  Sonny Bill Williams

Rugby now the priority for Sonny Bill Williams after winning fight with Chauncy Welliver http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/65654846/rugby-now-the-priority-for-sonny-bill-williams-after-winning-fight-with-chauncy-welliver, by Chris Barclay, Stuff, dated 1 February 2015.

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