Jeff Williams (rugby union) explained

Jeff Williams
Birth Name:Jeffrey Williams
Birth Date:16 August 1988
Birth Place:East London, South Africa
Height:1.85m (06.07feet)
Weight:98kg (216lb).[1]
School:George Randell Primary School. Selborne College
Relatives:Matti Williams(brother)
Ru Currentposition:Wing, Centre
Ru Currentteam:RC Bassin d'Arcachon
Repsevenscomp1:22 (0)
Repsevensyears1:2012-2015
Repsevensteam1:England
Ru Clubyears:2011-2012
2015-2018
2018-2019
2019-2022
2022-
Ru Proclubs:RC Châteaurenard
Bath Rugby
Stade Rodez Aveyron
AS Béziers
Bassin d'Arcachon
Ru Clubpoints:(10)
(20)
(45)
(30)
Ru Clubcaps:15
11
14
46
Ru Clubupdate:20/09/2016

Jeff Williams (born 16 August 1988) is a South Africa born English professional rugby union player. Williams previously played Rugby sevens for England and was a member of the team which won the Tokyo Sevensand a winning in wellington sevens ].After international 7s rugby Williams joined Bath Rugby Club for the next 3 seasons before heading over to France where he played the next 4 season at Asbh Beziers rugby in the Pro d 2. Current Belgium 7s men rugby head coach

Early life

Williams was born in South Africa to an English father and grew up in the suburb of Sunnyridge. He attended George Randell Primary School, in Greenfields from grade one to seven. He then moved on to Selborne College where he finished his high school career. Williams played Rugby Union for the Hamiltons club in Cape Town, and was a part of the Sharks Academy. Williams then signed for RC Chateaurenard playing in French Fédérale 1.[2]

Rugby Sevens

Williams was a member of the England Sevens team from 2012-2015 playing at prop or wing, he made his debut in the 2012 Marriot London Sevens.[3] Williams opportunity to join the England Sevens team came about after his father contacted the RFU to make them aware he was eligible to play for England. Williams was contacted by Ben Ryan who offered him an opportunity to try out for the team.[4]

Williams was a member of the England team which won the 2015 Tokyo Sevens Tournament.[5] He scored a total of 39 tries in 22 games throughout his career.[6]

Rugby Union

In April 2015 it was announced that Williams was returning to Rugby Union having signed for Bath for the 2015/16 season.[7] Williams' contract was extended for one year in March 2016.[8]

Williams made his Aviva Premiership debut for Bath on 7 November 2015 in a 14-45 Victory over London Irish[9]

Honours

2012 Wellington Sevens Winners

2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens Silver Medal

2015 Japan Sevens Winners

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeff Williams: Bath Rugby Profile. Bath Rugby Website. 2016-09-20.
  2. Web site: Bath Rugby sign England Sevens player Jeff Williams for next season. 2015-04-15. Bath Chronicle. 2016-09-20.
  3. Web site: England Sevens: Farewells and welcomes. 2015-06-05. RFU. 2016-09-20.
  4. Web site: The Journey of Jeff Williams. 2015-09-15. Bath Rugby. 2016-09-20.
  5. Web site: England Sevens star Jeff Williams to join Bath The Rugby Paper. 2015-04-15. www.therugbypaper.co.uk. 2016-09-20.
  6. News: Jeff Williams: Bath Rugby winger signs contract extension. 2016-03-01. BBC Sport. en-GB. 2016-09-20.
  7. News: Jeff Williams: Bath sign England Sevens player for next season. 2015-04-15. BBC Sport. en-GB. 2016-09-19.
  8. News: Jeff Williams: Bath Rugby winger signs contract extension. 2016-03-01. BBC Sport. en-GB. 2016-09-19.
  9. News: Jeff Williams: Bath Rugby winger signs contract extension. 2016-03-01. BBC Sport. en-GB. 2016-09-20.