Ex-Wales star Williams mentors young Scarlet Woolley

Former Wales full-back Liam Williams has been brought in by Scarlets to mentor promising prospect Callum Woolley. Williams announced his retirement in March, citing an ongoing knee injury as a factor behind his decision. He has stated he would like to get into coaching back-three players and has been given a short-term opportunity by Scarlets.

Williams began his professional career with the west Wales team - who he represented across two spells - and went on to have stints with Saracens, Cardiff, Japanese side Kubota Spears and finally Newcastle Red Bulls. "I've been impressed with Liam," said interim Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies. "I remember Liam as a 17-year-old long-haired hippie when he came in, a scrawny little lad, and he benefited from the experience around him.

"Liam asked if he could come in and I thought it was an ideal opportunity, as he wants to get some experience in the coaching environment, to link him to Callum. "It is a great opportunity for to work with one of our younger players. "Liam has been great with him.

It's been great for both of them and I'm delighted with how that's gone. " Anderson signs new Scarlets contract Costelow out for season and faces Wales fitness race Scarlets secure investment to ensure stability Williams has impressive credentials he can pass onto the next generation after scoring 21 tries in 93 Wales internationals. The 34-year-old also toured with the Lions to New Zealand in 2017 and South Africa four years later, playing in five Tests.