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Shane Williams’ column: Gentle giant Jerry Collins made Ospreys into true Galacticos

10 June 2015 0 comments

Jerry Collins was a typical south-sea islander – a monster on the pitch but a gentle giant off it. I remember clearly the day we […]

Shane Williams’ column: Chris Ashton will lift England but Wales won’t be worried

28 May 2015 0 comments

Stuart Lancaster’s die is cast, but this Dai certainly isn’t downcast! England’s 50-man squad won’t hold many fears for Warren Gatland and his Welsh players. […]

Shane Williams’ column: World-class Matthew Morgan needs to play in Premiership

19 May 2015 0 comments

I don’t say this lightly but Matthew Morgan is one of the most naturally gifted players in the world. Yes, I said the world. But […]

Shane Williams’ column: Why a Scarlets victory is vital for Wales cause

15 May 2015 0 comments

Scarlets face two ‘cup finals’ in the next seven days and for the sake of Welsh rugby, it is vital they win them both. I’m […]

Shane Williams: Outstanding Liam Williams deserves run at No.15

8 May 2015 0 comments

Liam Williams is playing so well right now that he could do the unimaginable and grab the Wales No.15 jersey off Leigh Halfpenny – and […]

Shane Williams’ column: Lee Byrne paid heavy price for chasing Euro glory

1 May 2015 0 comments

Lee Byrne’s career is both a model and a warning to young Welsh players. For a time, Lee was the best full-back in world rugby […]

Shane Williams: Judgement Day will act as Warren Gatland’s World Cup trial

23 April 2015 0 comments

Warren Gatland might not be there in person but next week’s Judgement Day could be just that for so many Wales hopefuls. The Wales coach […]

Shane Williams’ column: Here’s to next 125 years of Barbarians wizardry

15 April 2015 0 comments

The Barbarians have celebrated their 125th anniversary and are possibly more important to rugby now than ever. People may think that sounds crazy when you […]

Shane Williams’ column: George North will be fit and firing for World Cup if he’s well looked after

9 April 2015 0 comments

I fear for George North and Wales that one of the game’s biggest stars could miss the greatest tournament. It has been a really tough […]

Shane Williams’ column: Can Welsh half-backs rival Irish brilliance?

11 March 2015 0 comments

Warren Gatland faces one of the biggest tactical challenges of his reign with Wales against an Ireland side that have not just mastered the choke-tackle […]