All Blacks legend Sir Bryan Williams has been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame overnight (NZ time), in ceremony held in England.
Sir Bryan was joined by former Irish international and Crusaders assistant coach Ronan O'Gara, former French flyhalf Pierre Villepruex and former Welsh women's player Liza Burgess to be inducted in the Hall of Fame.
The 67-year-old Williams joins the likes of former All Blacks of Jonah Lomu, Sir Colin Meads and New Zealand women's legend Farah Palmer who have received the prestigious honour.
He is the 22nd New Zealander to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Upon receiving the accolade Sir Bryan said he was proud to be named amongst greats of the game.
"It is a great honour to be inducted to the World Rugby Hall of Fame,"he said.
"I remember my first game in 1961 was a curtain-raiser before an All Blacks game, they were all my heroes and they inspired me.
"Nine years later, I was playing my first Test for them. I loved my time in rugby and I'm lucky to say that rugby has loved me back."
Sir Bryan made his debut for the All Blacks against South Africa in 1970 and played 113 matches for New Zealand and played 38 Tests.
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