Sonny Bill Williams is hoping to add another title to his name.
The 28-year-old won the NRL crown with the Sydney Roosters two weeks ago, the rugby World Cup for the All Blacks in 2011 plus six heavyweight boxing bouts but now he wants the rugby league world cup title as well.
SBW said he will have to wait and see whether he makes the starting 13 on Monday but he believes rugby league is tougher than rugby union.
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New Zealand will meet Samoa in their first match at 5am next Monday.
Meanwhile, the Vodafone Fiji Bati is pooled with Australia, Ireland and England and they will play Ireland at 7am next Tuesday.
England plays Australia in the first game at 1.30am Sunday.
Story by: Akuila Cama
Source: Rugby League World Cup
SBW wants another title to his name
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