Sibling rivalry in spotlight as Sonny Bill and sister head to Rio


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 04 Jul 2016

Rugby Union - HSBC Singapore Sevens - HSBC Sevens World Series - National Stadium, Singapore - 17/4/16 New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams takes a selfie with some fans after the Plate Final Action Images via Reuters / Jeremy Lee Livepic

(Reuters) - All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams is used to being in the spotlight but on Sunday it was his sister Niall's turn to revel in the acclaim after she was named in the New Zealand women's rugby sevens squad for the 2016 Rio Games.

Sonny Bill, who is also headed to Rio with the men's squad, said news of his sister's inclusion was greeted with the loudest cheer in the Williams' home.

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