Rugby: Homesick Sonny Bill in talks with NZRU

Sonny Bill Williams is believed to be home sick in France. Photo / Getty Images

New Zealand Rugby Union boss Steve Tew has confirmed they have had talks with league convert Sonny Bill Williams about playing in next year's Super 15.

Williams is in the last year of his contract with French club Toulon and is believed to be homesick. A return to New Zealand would also move him a step closer of fulfilling his dream to play for the All Blacks.

Williams walked out on a five-year deal with NRL club Canterbury Bulldogs in 2008 to join Toulon, who was coached then by former All Black captain Tana Umaga.

Williams' time in France has been interrupted by injury and it has been reported several times that he has failed to settle.

Williams, a second rower in league, has played most of his rugby in the centres but Sydney's Daily Telegraph reported yesterday that Toulon were considering shifting him into the forwards to jolt their star recruit into action.

- NEWSTALK ZB, NZ HERALD STAFF