Sharks to shackle Sonny Bill

DURBAN — Sharks rugby coach John Plumtree believes that the key to victory over the standings leaders the Chiefs at King’s Park today is to button up strapping centre Sonny Bill Williams.

The giant All Black is the focal point of the Chiefs attack because of his sheer size (106kg) and because of his deft hands.

By occupying several defenders through contact and passing in the tackle, he creates space for others.

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