From the "That's rich coming from you..." file:

NRL chief executive David Gallop has put the heat on the IRB regarding the defection of Sonny Bill Williams move to French Rugby powerhouse, Toulon for what seems to be a 2-year contract worth around $3.9 million.

Gallop believes Williams' defection could damage both codes, that the IRB needs to take a stand against this form of "...international piracy..." lest it cause instability among both Rugby League and Union.

I can only assume his concern was for both codes because my question to Mr. Gallop is this, where was you concern for "Both Codes" back in the 90's when many top All Blacks were drawn to Rugby League because of the top dollar being offered?