Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is confident of signing up Sonny Bill Williams as early as next week

Both parties are in talks to get a short-term deal across the line for the former All Black and Kiwi, with August 3rd the signing deadline.

The Wolfpack won't resume the Super League season when it gets back underway due to Covid pressures.

Robinson says they are down the track in discussions and need to get the details sorted.

NRL.com reports the biggest hurdle is signing Williams to a deal that allows him to resume his Wolfpack deal as rules prevent players holding contracts with an NRL club and a team in another sporting competition.

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