All Blacks legend Sonny Bill Williams is on the hunt for a new club after it was confirmed Toronto Wolfpack will not return to Super League in 2021.
They resigned from the 2020 competition in July after former owner David Argyle withdrew, stating he could no longer fund the club.
Wolfpack bosses on Monday failed to convince Super League clubs they had an adequate business plan, leaving the Canadian club’s future in limbo.
Williams was on a staggering two-year $10m contract at the club, but is now reportedly a free agent once again.
The Sydney Morning Herald reports 58-cap All Black has "no interest" to play anywhere else and will instead concentrate on boxing.
According to the newspaper, the 35-year-old All Black and Kiwis great had neck surgery this week but plans to get in the ring this summer to fight AFL star Barry Hall.
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LIST | World Rugby name their SIX best cross-code players of all-time
Here is who they picked in no particular order...
Jason Robinson (England)
What they said: "Known as ‘Billy Whizz’ for his electric pace and dazzling footwork, the former Wigan and Great Britain RL ace terrified the life out of rugby union defences in an international career that spanned six years (2001-07) and included two Rugby World Cup finals. He scored England’s only try in the 2003 success against Australia and went on two British & Irish Lions tours."
Brad Thorn (New Zealand)
What they Said: "One of a rare breed of cross-coders to succeed as a forward, the no-holds-barred second-rower holds the distinction of being capped by Australia in rugby league and New Zealand in rugby union. After making his name with Brisbane Broncos in rugby league, Thorn enjoyed a highly decorated career in rugby union, winning the Rugby World Cup in 2011."
Chris Ashton (England)
What they Said: "Came across from Wigan in 2007 and promptly scored with his first touch of the ball on his Northampton debut against London Welsh. Ashton has been a regular across the whitewash ever since with his uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time, while his ‘Ash-splash’ trademark celebration has added a theatrical flourish to proceedings."
Sonny Bill Williams (New Zealand)
What they said: "The charismatic centre has flip-flopped between the two codes at regular intervals, as well as competing as a heavyweight boxer. Following a highly successful stint at Canterbury Bulldogs, Williams crossed codes for the first time in 2008 to join Toulon, where his offloading ability revolutionised midfield play. However, his union career will be best remembered for his displays for the All Blacks, with whom he joined a select band of players to have won the Rugby World Cup twice. An all-round sporting prodigy."
Semi Radradra (Fiji)
What they Said: "One of the standout performers at Rugby World Cup 2019. At 1.90m and 110kg Radradra is the size of a back-row forward, yet he plays centre, wing or full-back. Can bump tacklers off or to blast through them with his sheer physical presence, or alternatively, beat them on the outside with his deceptive pace."
Lote Tuqiri (Australia)
What they Said: "Switched to rugby union relatively young, at the tender age of 22, having already played for both Fiji and Australia in international rugby league. The powerfully-built winger scored three tries in Australia’s home Rugby World Cup in 2003, including one in the final defeat to England."