Clive Woodward says Wales have one player every rugby fan should watch
Sir Clive Woodward has named Wales star Tomos Williams as one of his top 10 players to watch in the Six Nations.
Williams has been the best scrum-half in the Premiership this season, lighting up Kingsholm Stadium alongside his fellow Wales stars with Gloucester.
The former Cardiff Rugby player has been regularly touted to challenge Jamison Gibson-Park for a place in the British and Irish Lions starting team in Australia this summer, and now he's received even more praise ahead of that tour.
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Alongside Ireland's rising star Sam Prendergast and England's Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Woodward picked out Williams, and brands him a "serious player".
"I really hope Wales can exit their slumber in this Six Nations because the Championship needs them to be competitive," explained Sir Woodward in his MailOnline column.
"Warren Gatland’s side have lost their last 12 games and finished bottom in 2024 without a win. Reasons for cheer have been in short supply, but in Williams Wales have a serious player.
"He is in a very good position to go on this summer’s Lions tour of Australia, possibly as first-choice No 9. Williams is that good.
"Look at where Gloucester are in the Premiership. They are third and playing high-octane rugby. Williams is responsible for a large part of that.
"If he can replicate that form for Wales, they have a chance of improving their results. Williams plays rugby as it should be – with pace, verve, and attacking intent. I love seeing him in action."
Williams has won 59 caps for Wales, and it's likely he'll add to that tally in the upcoming tournament. He'll be making his return in the red jersey after sustaining a shoulder injury in the autumn internationals against Fiji at the Principality Stadium.
The scrum-half has helped Gloucester to third place in the Premiership going into the Six Nations break, scoring two tries in their last three games.
