The Dominion Post's Evan Pegden looks at Sonny Bill Williams' latest move and where exactly he will fit into the Chiefs' jigsaw.
"Sonny Bill Williams wants to form a lethal backline combination with fellow All Blacks Aaron Cruden and Richard Kahui, wearing the No 12 jersey for the Chiefs.
He also wants to challenge Ma'a Nonu, now moved to the Blues, for that same position in the All Blacks.
But Williams, speaking for the first time yesterday on his recruitment by the Chiefs, said he was prepared to play on the wing, as he did for the All Blacks, if that was what the coaches wanted.
He left little doubt, however, that he sees himself as a midfield back with a preference for the second five-eighth role and wants to become part of the best midfield combination in the country and challenge incumbent All Black test No 12 Nonu for his starting position."
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