Missing Welsh legend Liam Williams has been off the pitch but not out of the game! 🎯 The 34-year-old, who recently retired from international rugby after bagging an impressive 93 caps, has encountered a bump in his recovery from a knee injury. Now on the roster with English club Newcastle Red Bulls, Williams made his debut last October but has since been sidelined. 🚑
Newcastle’s head coach, Alan Dickens, shared that Williams is battling through the rehab process—it’s been a case of one step forward, two steps back. Despite this, Williams plays an active role off-field, sharing his experience and knowledge, especially with the younger squad members. 🏉
Rumour has it that Williams, who admitted the “excruciating” knee pain might signal it’s time to hang up his boots for good, anticipated kicking off from professional play soon. With his 35th birthday just around the corner and after another knee knock, the decision seems imminent.
Though he’s not donning his rugby boots at the moment, Williams is making waves in a new role within the team. Once shy in front of large groups due to a stammer, his confidence has grown over the years. Now, he’s leading some kick strategy and back-three discussions, adding loads of value to the team dynamic. 📢
Here’s wishing Liam a speedy recovery and lots of success in his new endeavours! 🌟 Stay tuned for more updates on his journey back to full fitness and his next steps in the rugby world.