Outlook hot and Sonny
by Tim Elbra from MX March 3, 2009
Bulldogs fans have sworn a hot reception for Sonny Bill Williams when he suits up for the Barbarians.
The rugby star, who ditched his NRL.club last season to play French rugby with Toulon, is set to suit up against the Wallabies on June 6 at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Spurned Bulldogs fans are determined to make their feelings clear.
"What he did to our club and fans was a joke and the lowest act in Australian professional sport." Markb wrote on major Bulldogs fan site the Kennel.
"I think this represents good opportunity for the fans that supported him through his whole career (even when injured for most of the season) to face up to him and let him know how low most of us consider him to be.
"Maybe he might get injured playing at (the SFS). That would be karma."
Jigga wrote: "Do not really follow the union, but I will be calling for blood on this one.
"Ninety per cent of us want his head on a stick, not to support him or a rival code!"
Bigbadbobii reckoned: "He'll need something like the Pope-mobile to get around."
Bulldogs CEO Todd Greenberg said Williams was sure to feel the fury of some fans.
"I've no doubt they will judge SBW for the decision he made." he said
Given Williams' infamous run of injuries, some Doga fans are sceptical he'll make the showpiece game.
"It ain't like he will play he will probably break his head before June." morgandogs wrote.
Other Dogs fans blasted his involvement as a piblicity stunt.
Australian Rugby Union boss John O'Niell denied Williams has been picked just to promote the match, but admitted he would generate huge interest.
"Will he put bums on seats? I suspect he will and would I be happy about that, yes, I would." O'Neill said.
