Rugby league in Perth helped paved the way for Crusaders forward Tamaiti Williams to be selected into the New Zealand All Blacks squad. After a great season in the Super Rugby with the Crusaders, Williams was selected into his first-ever All Blacks squad on Sunday. During this time, Williams believes that rugby league helped paved the way for him and laid the stepping stones to reaching the All Blacks squad. "I grew up playing rugby league. To this day, the tenacious and physical forward remains grateful for the switch to rugby league and still remains a fan of the sport.

Source: Stuff June 21, 2023 00:24 UTC