Ealing confirm deal with Williams
CARDIFF, WALES - FEBRUARY 23: Lloyd Williams of Cardiff Blues is tackled by Luca Sperandio of Benetton Treviso during the Guinness Pro14 Round 12 match between the Cardiff Blues and Benetton Rugby at Cardiff Arms Park on February 23, 2020 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)
Ealing Trailfinders have confirmed their signing of Wales scrumhalf Lloyd Williams from Cardiff.
The 33-year-old ends a 13-year career at Cardiff Arms Park which has seen him make 260 appearances – a record for the club in the professional era.
Williams has also won 32 caps for Wales and was part of his country's squads at the 2011 and 2015 World Cups.
“The signing of Lloyd is hugely exciting for all of us at the club,” said Ealing director of rugby Ben Ward.
“I've admired him and his style of play for some time, and I'm confident he should slot in well with how we want to play.”
Williams will be joined at Ealing next season by loosehead prop Sami Mavinga, following his spell at French Pro D2 side US Carcassone.
Mavinga played with Lyon for several seasons and helped his side gain promotion to the Top 14 in 2016 and played in the European Challenge Cup.
