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 [[Japan Sevens|Tokyo Sevens]and 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
| Birth name | Jeffrey Williams | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 16 August 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | East London, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 98 kg (15 st 6 lb).[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | George Randell Primary School. Selborne College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Matti Williams(brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
editWilliams 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
editWilliams 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
editIn 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
edit2012 Wellington Sevens Winners
2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens Silver Medal
2015 Japan Sevens Winners
References
edit- ^ "Jeff Williams: Bath Rugby Profile". Bath Rugby Website. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ "Bath Rugby sign England Sevens player Jeff Williams for next season". Bath Chronicle. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ "England Sevens: Farewells and welcomes". RFU. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ "The Journey of Jeff Williams". Bath Rugby. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ "England Sevens star Jeff Williams to join Bath | The Rugby Paper". www.therugbypaper.co.uk. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ "Jeff Williams: Bath Rugby winger signs contract extension". BBC Sport. 1 March 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ "Jeff Williams: Bath sign England Sevens player for next season". BBC Sport. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Jeff Williams: Bath Rugby winger signs contract extension". BBC Sport. 1 March 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Jeff Williams: Bath Rugby winger signs contract extension". BBC Sport. 1 March 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2016.