Sonny Bill Williams set to play in Michael Shenton’s testimonial
Sonny Bill Williams is likely to play his first game for Toronto when they face Castleford in Michael Shenton’s testimonial match.
The Wolfpack face the Tigers at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle on January 19, 2pm kick-off.
Marquee man Williams will be at the match, with him set to link up with his Wolfpack team-mates in the next few days.
Looking forward to meeting him bro ❤️
— Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) December 26, 2019
The Wolfpack’s first game in Super League is against Castleford at Emerald Headingley Stadium on February 2. It will be part of a double-header that will see Leeds take on Hull FC in the second match.
Shenton has been granted a testimonial year in 2020. He has scored 169 tries in 368 appearances for Castleford and St Helens.
The 33-year-old earned 10 caps for England between 2008-14.
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