NRL '˜interest' in Williams resurfaces

George Williams is in the first year of his 'marquee' dealGeorge Williams is in the first year of his 'marquee' deal
George Williams is in the first year of his 'marquee' deal
Ian Lenagan will not only be asked about Wigan's coaching role tomorrow - but also clarification on George Williams' future.

Speculation resurfaced tonight linking the halfback to a move to the NRL, just hours after John Bateman’s exit - at the end of the year - was confirmed.

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Newcastle Knights have launched a bid to sign Williams for next season, reports Wide World of Sports’ The Mole.

Williams is in the first year of his three-year contract as a marquee player - meaning a portion of his lucrative contract does not count on the salary cap - which Wigan offered him to stave off interest from Australian clubs.

The England international is due to return from a knee injury against Castleford on Friday.