Wales fullback Liam Williams to leave Scarlets for Cardiff
TRANSFER NEWS: United Rugby Championship club Cardiff on Thursday announced the signing of Wales international fullback Liam Williams from Welsh rivals Scarlets.
The 30-year-old, who will join the club at the end of the season, becomes Cardiff’s third new international recruit in recent weeks following the signings of Wasps flank Thomas Young and Bath No.8 Taulupe Faletau.
Former Saracens player Williams has won 72 Wales caps and played in five Tests for the British and Irish Lions.
He will fill the vacancy that will be created by his fellow international Hallam Amos, who is retiring from rugby at the end of the season.
“Cardiff have really impressed me recently and it feels like they are building something special,” said Williams.
“I have a lot of good friends there from the Wales squad and they cannot talk highly enough of the environment and Dai Young has convinced me that Cardiff is the best place for me to further my career.”
Young praised the “talent and consistency” of his new recruit.
“He has been one of the best fullbacks in the world for a number of years and brings real quality on both sides of the ball with his attacking ability, kicking game, positioning and bravery,” he said.
29 – @SanjayWills has made 29 line breaks in @SixNationsRugby since his tournament debut, only Stuart Hogg (37) and George North (35) have made more in that time. Elusive. https://t.co/gI4lnBi9or
— OptaJonny (@OptaJonny) January 6, 2022
