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Total Sport Welcomes Andy Williams As Bath Rugby Columnist

Total Sport is very excited to announce a new columnist, in the shape of former Bath Rugby star and Wales international Andy Williams. With five caps for his country, and over 70 appearances for Bath under his belt, Williams is no stranger to the world of rugby union, and will be sharing his views and insights with you every week on Total Sport.

A scrum-half by trade, Williams began his professional career at Bath Rugby in his first of two stints at the club, before going on to sport the colours of Ospreys, Newport Gwent Dragons, Moseley and Worcester Warriors. 

In one of his finest moments in the Blue, Black and White, Williams became somewhat of a hero when he scored a last-gasp match-winning try against Gloucester at Kingsholm in the 2005 Powergen Cup semi-final.

The former Bath number 9 was widely expected to make the final squad selection for the Wales national team in the 2003 rugby World Cup, after featuring in pre-tournament clashes against Ireland and Romania, but the Red Dragon decided instead to take just two specialist scrum-halves.

Williams' last national cap came against Australia in June 2007, a tie which ended in a 31-0 victory for the Wallabies in Brisbane.

In his latest venture following retirement from the game, Williams is now a lecturer at Bath College working with youngsters aged between 16 and 18.

His main teaching focuses on rugby development, helping young and upcoming players understand the game and nuture their potential.

Originally from Swansea, Williams' talent was first spotted playing for Gowerton School.
 
Then, having played for Swansea University in the varsity match against rivals Cardiff, he was signed for Bath by coach Andy Robinson in 2000.
 
He was capped five times for Wales, retired at 30 and spent more than three years working for the Welsh Rugby Union before the Bath College opportunity came up.
 
Total Sport readers can expect Williams' knowledge and know-how to explore all the latest topics in the world of rugby union, delivering an authorative say on the sport's biggest talking points.
 
Check out the clip below to see Williams in action:
 

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