Sonny Bill Williams is in doubt for the Roosters with a calf injury. Source: Cameron Spencer / Getty Images
THE biggest match of the year could lose its biggest drawcard.
Sydney Roosters superstar Sonny Bill Williams is in doubt for Friday's match against South Sydney at ANZ Stadium.
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Williams has a calf injury and will decide on the morning of the match whether to take his place in the Roosters second-row.
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It is understood Roosters coach Trent Robinson has absolutely no desire to risk Williams before the upcoming NRL semi-finals.
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Williams trained with the Roosters Thursday afternoon and tentatively completed the session.
But if Williams wakes Friday morning feeling tight in the calf, he will immediately withdraw.
A source close to Williams said: "This match is big but it won't have a huge impact on the season for us.
"The Roosters will finish either first or second. The result isn't vital.
"The new season starts next week and we need Sonny Bill there for the big games.
"It would be foolish to risk him in a round 26 game. If he is in the slightest of doubt, he will pull out.
"There's no way Trent (Robinson coach) will risk him."
A crowd of between 40,000 to 45,000 is expected at ANZ Stadium Friday night for the foundation club battle for rugby league's minor premiership.
That crowd figure could take a small hit should Williams withdraw.
"It would certainly be a big loss for the Roosters - and the game itself," said NSW coach Laurie Daley.
"But it will still be a massive match. They have probably been the two most consistent two teams in the NRL this year.
"Sonny Bill does pull fans through the gates but there will be still be a huge crowd.
"But it would be a shame if he did pull out."
The big crowd - and the hundreds of thousands of viewers on Channel Nine - will be keen for Williams to take on South Sydney's powerhouse Sam Burgess again.
Burgess put Williams on his backside during round one at Allianz Stadium.
It is unknown just yet who would replace Williams, with Luke O'Donnell and Boyd Cordner unavailable.
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