All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has welcomed the return of star midfielder Sonny Bill Williams, who came back from a long injury layoff to take the field against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Sunday.
After not having played since this year's June series with France, Williams, 33, returned to the black jersey, helping the All Blacks to a 35-17 win over the Pumas, sealing the Rugby Championship.
Speaking as his side arrived in South Africa this morning, coach Hansen heralded the return of Williams, as the All Blacks prepare to face the Springboks in Pretoria on Sunday morning NZT.
"He's a world class player," Hansen began.
"He comes with his own set of skills. His offload's great, his work rate's good.
"We'll just expect him - if he plays - to bring that."
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