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Harri Williams' Journey to Rebuild His Rugby Career Abroad

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Harri Williams, a former Wales U20s scrum-half, has been making an impression in the ACTRU Premier Division in Canberra, Australia. Despite a serious hamstring injury that required surgery, Williams has turned out for Tuggeranong Vikings alongside Super Rugby and Wallabies players. With a solid summer of rugby under his belt, Williams heads back to Wales this week, aiming to find a new club and ultimately reach the top of the game.

Key Takeaways:

  • Harri Williams, a former Wales U20s scrum-half, has been playing for Tuggeranong Vikings in the ACTRU Premier Division in Canberra, Australia.
  • Williams suffered a hamstring tear that required surgery, but made his return to the game against Cornish Pirates and has since established himself in the Vikings' side, scoring three tries and adding 16 points from the tee in eight appearances.
  • The Canberra club has a strong reputation, with former Wallabies players like Justin Harrison, Christian Lealiifano, and Joe Roff having turned out for the team.
  • Williams has been mentored by Brumbies and Australia A scrum-half Ryan Lonergan, who has played alongside him on the Vikings' squad.
  • Williams' ambition is to play for Wales and reach the top of the game, with his next step being to find a club and get back into the professional environment.
  • Despite the difficulties of the current rugby market, Williams remains optimistic about his chances of securing a new deal.

Statistics:

  • Williams has played eight games for Tuggeranong Vikings, scoring three tries and adding 16 points from the tee.
  • The Vikings finished the season at the top of the table, but fell short in the John I Dent Cup final against Canberra Royals.
  • Williams is 21 years old and has previously played for the Scarlets before moving to England and then Australia.
  • The experience in Canberra has included playing alongside Super Rugby and Wallabies players, as well as former Wallabies players like Justin Harrison and Christian Lealiifano.

Sources:

  • BEN JAMES, Rugby writer, walesonline.co.uk, quoting Harri Williams.
  • ACTRU Premier Division, Canberra, Australia.
  • Tuggeranong Vikings, Canberra, Australia.

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