NRL to scrap Dave Smith's fabled war chest before it ever got used

By Adrian Proszenko
Updated July 17 2016 - 10:13am, first published 9:24am
Candidate: Sonny Bill Williams was one of the high-profile athletes in other codes mentioned as among the calibre of athletes worthy of consideration for the extra cash. Photo: Getty Images
Candidate: Sonny Bill Williams was one of the high-profile athletes in other codes mentioned as among the calibre of athletes worthy of consideration for the extra cash. Photo: Getty Images

The NRL's fabled war chest, the stash of cash set aside to recruit and retain the best athletes in the world, has been scrapped before it could ever be used.

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