Sonny Bill Williams - is a real man of our times.
I don't think he is one for tradition - i.e. the grand history of the All Blacks etc... unless there is money/sponsorship opportunities resulting. But I do not mean to be harsh by that - as independence and independent thinking is what makes Sonny Bill interesting.
With only a passing interest in tradition - he is his own man - a man who believes that god is within - and he must do his best for this self contained entity.
In corporate terms - he would be - the wonder kid - a star contractor commanding top $$$.
An interesting maverick - with a large ego.
In some ways - something that the All Blacks need... and ego that will stay large and intact - when the All Blacks hit the certain wall (ok yes - the French) - in the Rugby World Cup 2011.
