Jeff Williams (rugby union)
Jeff Williams is a South African born English professional rugby union player. He currently plays at Wing for Bath. Williams previously played Rugby sevens for England and was a member of the team which won the Tokyo Sevens tournament in 2015.
| Full name | Jeff Williams | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 August 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 98 kg (15 st 6 lb).[1] | ||
| School | Selborne College | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Current status | |||
| Position(s) | Wing, Centre | ||
| Current team | Bath Rugby | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Wing, Centre | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2015- | Bath Rugby | 11 | 20 |
| correct as of 20/09/2016[2]. | |||
| Sevens national teams | |||
| Years | Club / team | Comps | |
| 2012-2015 | England | 22 | |
Early life
Williams was born in South Africa to an English father and attended Selborne College. 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.[3]
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.[4] 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.[5]
Williams was a member of the England team which won the 2015 Tokyo Sevens Tournament.[6] He scored a total of 39 tries in 22 games throughout his career.[7]
Rugby Union
In April 2015 it was announced that Williams was returning to Rugby Union having signed for Bath for the 2015/16 season.[8] Williams' contract was extended for one year in March 2016.[9]
Williams made his Aviva Premiership debut for Bath on 7 November 2015 in a 14-45 Victory over London Irish[10]
Honours
2015 Japan Sevens Winners
References
- ↑ "Jeff Williams: Bath Rugby Profile". Bath Rugby Website. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- ↑ http://www.scoresway.com/?sport=rugby&page=player&id=3998
- ↑ "Bath Rugby sign England Sevens player Jeff Williams for next season". Bath Chronicle. 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- ↑ "England Sevens: Farewells and welcomes". RFU. 2015-06-05. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- ↑ "The Journey of Jeff Williams". Bath Rugby. 2015-09-15. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- ↑ "England Sevens star Jeff Williams to join Bath | The Rugby Paper". www.therugbypaper.co.uk. 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- ↑ "Jeff Williams: Bath Rugby winger signs contract extension". BBC Sport. 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- ↑ "Jeff Williams: Bath sign England Sevens player for next season". BBC Sport. 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
- ↑ "Jeff Williams: Bath Rugby winger signs contract extension". BBC Sport. 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
- ↑ "Jeff Williams: Bath Rugby winger signs contract extension". BBC Sport. 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-09-20.