Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has implored the NRL not to let Sonny Bill Williams become the next Israel Folau - but rugby league's prodigal son says he is in no hurry to make a call on his future.
Williams put on another masterclass as the Roosters moved up to second spot on the ladder with an 18-12 win over Manly on Monday night - the former All Black having taken the NRL by storm since returning to the code.
But having watched Folau - who this year shunned the NRL when salary cap complications made a move to Parramatta too hard - star in his first two appearances for the Wallabies, Robinson made an impassioned plea for the league not to make the same mistake twice.
"Sonny's added huge value to the Roosters and also to our game," Robinson said.
"Even I'm switching over and watching Israel Folau play.