Sonny Bill Williams to make appearance at the Dubai Rugby Sevens

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Sonny Bill Williams to make appearance at the Dubai Rugby Sevens All Blacks rugby union star Sonny Bill Williams will be making a special guest appearance at the Dubai Rugby Sevens being held at The Sevens Stadium from December 3-5. Williams will be interacting with avid rugby fans as the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series kicks off in Dubai. Following a spectacular performance during New Zealand’s 2015 Rugby World Cup victory over Australia, the All Blacks player is setting his sights on an Olympic medal when he joins the New Zealand Sevens squad in January and will be expected to play at least six tournaments during the Series. After being named in coach Gordon Tietjens’ core squad to prepare for the Rio Olympics next year, Williams said he rated becoming an Olympian as the greatest feat an athlete could achieve. He said: “The thought of winning an Olympic gold medal is unreal and this gives me a great feeling inside, but this is a long way off and for now I am concentrating on the World Rugby Sevens Series. “I am very excited about attending the Dubai Rugby Sevens and whilst I won’t have the opportunity to play in this opening round, I am thrilled about my involvement in the sevens and being part of one of the biggest tournaments in the Series, in Dubai” Tournament director Jim Fitzsimons said: “It is an honour to have such a great All Black join us at the Dubai Rugby Sevens as we kick off the first round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series. “The inclusion of Rugby Sevens in the 2016 Olympic Games means the standard of rugby being played just keeps on getting better and better and global attention on the sport is increasing. We are looking forward to following Williams’s journey in the All Blacks Sevens early next year.” TICKET PRICES Thursday, December 3: Free admission Friday, December 4: In advance Dhs300, on the day Dhs400 Saturday, December 5: In advance Dhs300, on the day Dhs400 Season tickets (Friday and Saturday): In advance Dhs500, on the day Dhs600 Children under 12 are admitted free of charge if accompanied by an adult. See dubairugby7s.com Read the original story at: Sonny Bill Williams to make appearance at the Dubai Rugby Sevens