Ben Williams (rugby union, born 2002)

Ben Williams (born 23 April 2002) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for the Scarlets as a number 8 or flanker. He is a Wales under-20 international.

Ben Williams
Birth nameBen Williams
Date of birth (2002-04-23) 23 April 2002
Place of birthCoed-Ely, Wales
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight105 kg (16 st 7 lb; 231 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, Flanker
Current team Scarlets
Youth career
Gilfach Goch RFC
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021–2022 Aberavon 3 (0)
2022– Llanelli 14 (10)
2023– Scarlets 1 (0)
Correct as of 18 February 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022 Wales U20 3 (0)
Correct as of 18 February 2023

Professional career

Williams started playing for Gilfach Goch RFC as a youth player. Williams was not initially part of any regional academy, but earned a development contract with Aberavon RFC.[1] In 2022, he joined the Ospreys academy, but joined the Scarlets academy in 2022. Williams also plays for Llanelli RFC, and has captained the side in the Indigo Premiership.[2]

In 2022, Williams was selected for Wales U20 for the 2022 U20 Six Nations Summer Series, making three appearances.[3]

On 18 February 2023, Williams made his debut for the Scarlets, coming on in the second half in the 42–14 win over Edinburgh.[4] On 10 March 2023, Williams made his first start, playing as an openside flanker in a friendly against the Saracens.[5]

References
  1. Orders, Mark (17 June 2022). "Kid comes from nowhere to be picked by Wales after dad trains him in garage". WalesOnline. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  2. "Ben Williams to skipper Llanelli against Wizards – LLANELLI RFC". Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  3. "Williams Makes Wales U20s". Aberavon RFC. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  4. "Scarlets turn on the style against Edinburgh". BBC Sport. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  5. "Battling young Scarlets fall to defeat at Sarries". Scarlets Rugby. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
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