Former Broncos great Gorden Tallis has questioned whether Sonny Bill Williams is physically capable of returning to the NRL.
Several big-names have been linked to NRL clubs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, including SBW, Quade Cooper, Ben Te'o and Israel Folau.
Tallis believes the wear and tear of the cross-code star's body might stop him from being able to perform at the top level.
"I love Sonny Bill Williams - I think heโs one of the greatest forwards Iโve ever watched on a footy field and heโs done amazing in his career," Tallis said onย Triple Mย on Saturday.
"But Iโve watched him play a couple of times and I think the cue is in the rack.
"How hard heโs played and what heโs put his body through, I think itโs time for him.
โHeโs getting his superannuation out of the game that heโs played, and I think heโs gone over there to set his family up. His body couldnโt come back and handle the NRL."
Tallis praised SBW for all he has accomplished, but isn't certain he is up to going round again based on his recent performances.
โHeโs played really tough, Sonny Bill has gone into battle so many times and heโs been super professional, ticked every box," he said.
"When Iโve watched him play (lately) heโs not putting his body in the same position that he used to.
โAnd you know what Iโd be doing exactly the same thing.โ
