🏉 Big news in rugby! Liam Williams, the celebrated Wales international fullback, is making waves by joining the Newcastle Red Bulls just in time for the new season. This comes after he recently left Saracens and was training with Cardiff, but the opportunity to be part of the exciting project at Newcastle was too good to pass up.
The 34-year-old, who boasts an impressive 93 caps for Wales and has been a vital player for over a decade, was initially looking to team up with one of the four Welsh clubs. However, when that didn’t pan out, he set his sights on Newcastle, a team with big ambitions following a takeover by Red Bull.
Williams is raring to dive into this new chapter. “It’s a good opportunity to experience something new, and I can’t wait to get started,” he shared. He’s keen to bring his wealth of experience to the squad and guide younger players in maximising their potential.
With the Red Bulls’ recent takeover, Newcastle is gearing up to become a major force in the league. Liam Williams’ addition is sure to spice things up, especially with the new-look squad under Steve Diamond’s strategic direction. His presence is expected to bring both on-field excellence and invaluable experience to the locker room.
Though Williams is still eligible for Wales selection, it’s yet to be seen whether the new head coach Steve Tandy will call him up. Regardless, Williams is determined to keep pushing his limits and aims to notch up 100 caps before hanging up his boots.
Fans won’t have to wait long to see him in action as he’s lined up for a thrilling debut against former club Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership opener at Kingston Park. Exciting times ahead for Newcastle and a new adventure for Williams! 🏉🙌
Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling development!