Rhun Williams
Rhun Williams (born 5 June 1997) is a retired Welsh rugby union player. He grew up in Llanrug.[1] Rhun played primarily as a fullback for Cardiff Blues, but also could play wing. He was a Wales U20 international.
| Birth name | Rhun Williams | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 5 June 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 87 kg (13 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Llysfasi, Coleg Cambria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Williams made his debut for the Cardiff Blues in 2016 having previously played for their academy, Cardiff RFC, Caernarfon RFC and RGC 1404.
In May 2017 Williams was selected for the Wales national team summer 2017 tour of Samoa and Tonga.[2] On 23 May 2017 he withdrew from the squad due to injury and was replaced by Phil Dollman.[3]
Williams announced his retirement in March 2020, after failing to overcome a neck injury sustained two years prior.[4]
References
- Llanrug rugby player has set his sights on a first senior cap for Wales Retrieved 28/5/2023.
- Griffiths in Wales squad
- Williams withdraws from Wales squad
- "Cardiff Blues: Full-back Rhun Williams forced to retire aged 22". BBC Sport. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
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