Saracens star Liam Williams opens up on his return to the club, injury problems and getting back into the Wales squad
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By his own admission, Liam Williams has had a more-than-busy six months. But after playing his first rugby since July last weekend, the return to action of the two-time British & Irish Lion is cause for Christmas cheer for both Saracens and Wales. Williams, 33, certainly has plenty to celebrate this festive period. On the field, he is back after injury and off it, he has recently become a father for the first time.
![[The 33-year-old returned to Saracens after a stint with Kubota Spears in Japan]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/16/93323927-0-image-a-2_1734627108017.jpg)
The full-back and his wife Sophie recently welcomed the arrival of their first son, Leo, all while the player sealed a move back from Japan for a second stint in the Gallagher Premiership. Williams had been set for a second season in the Far East with Kubota Spears, but his family changes meant he was keen on being closer to his home in Wales.
![[A key figure for Wales in their glory years under Warren Gatland, Williams last played for his country in July]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/16/93324019-0-image-a-3_1734627191078.jpg)
When Saracens utility back Alex Goode suffered a quad injury, a spot became available for Williams to join Mark McCall’s men as injury cover and the move happened quickly. By his own admission, Liam Williams has had a more-than-busy six months on and off the field.
![[Williams (centre) is set to play a key role for Saracens for the rest of the season]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/16/93323909-0-image-a-4_1734627350231.jpg)
The 33-year-old returned to Saracens after a stint with Kubota Spears in Japan. ‘It’s been hectic with the stuff going on with Japan,’ Williams said. ‘I timed it wrong with the baby and I just wanted to be back home with my wife and my son. They’ll be moving up to London now soon after Christmas. I’m up and back twice a week at the moment, but it’s not too far. It’s three hours to Cardiff – so it’s not too bad.
![[Wales, after their poor run under Gatland, need some experience, which Williams provides]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/16/93324193-0-image-a-5_1734627387371.jpg)
