Sonny Bill Williams is reportedly homesick and wants to return to the NRL, after being unhappy with his treatment by his new club Toulon.
Williams – who sensationally walked out on the Bulldogs this season to join French rugby union – has been put under pressure to perform by Toulon president Mourad Boughellal.
News Ltd reports that Williams – currently out of action with a leg injury – is not enjoying life in France and that his representatives have spoken to a Bulldogs official about the possibility of a return to the club.
The NRL has banned Williams from playing for another rugby league club until 2013 – the year his broken contract with the Bulldogs was set to run out.
Bulldogs CEO Todd Greenberg has heard the rumours surrounding the star player, and says Williams could only play for the Canterbury club if he is to make a return to the NRL.
If the Bulldogs want him, that is.
"I have heard the rumours and I'm not surprised," Greenberg told News.
"Sonny Bill made his choice a couple of months ago. The club has moved on since then.
"It's common knowledge he can't play in the NRL with any other club than us prior to 2013."
Meanwhile there are suggestions Toulon coach and former All Black Tana Umaga – one of the main reasons for Williams's decision to join the club – could be axed at the end of the season to be replaced by former Wallabies coach John Connolly.
