Centre Williams set to join Irish exiles at Bath

ambitions: Johnny Williams
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are set to bolster the number of former players in their set-up next season by signing centre Johnny Williams.

The 21-year-old broke into the Exiles squad after leaving St Paul's Catholic Collage and has made 23 first team appearances, scoring four tries.

The former international was one of the finds of the 2015- 16 season but could not stop his side from slipping to relegation.

Williams, who helped England win the U20 , is keen to further his ambitions of breaking into plans.

And that means leaving Irish who are looking like they will return to the at the end of the season.

Williams, who signed a new deal in November, is believed to have a relegation clause. He will also solve a problem area for Todd Blackadder's side at inside centre.