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High profile omissions in Sonny Bill's dream team
WWOS staff
Sonny Bill Williams has had a ground-breaking career across three
sports and now the dual New Zealand international has picked his dream
team of players that have left a lasting impression on him.
It’s fair to say that the New Zealand superstar’s picks are
controversial with no room for rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns or All
Black greats Richie McCaw and Dan Carter.
Kevin Mealamu
The All Blacks' veteran hooker has inspired Williams with his actions on and off the field.
Jerome Kaino
The All Blacks hitman is another teammate that Williams has won two Rugby World Cups alongside.
Thierry Dusautoir
France's long-time skipper had an impact on Williams when he began his rugby union career in France in 2008.
Kurtley Beale
The mercurial Wallabies star is a player Williams loves to watch.
Johnny Wilkinson
The English World Cup winner was a teammate of Williams when he began his career and someone he learned a great deal from.
Aaron Cruden
The All Blacks and Chiefs flyhalf is someone that Williams has formed a deadly combination with.
Jonah Lomu
The late All Black great was someone even Williams knew growing up in Auckland playing rugby league.
Nehe Milner-Skudder
New Zealand's rookie winger was included after a stellar first year in the black jersey.
