By David Williams
Liam Williams has joined Saracens for a second time, the London club have confirmed – meaning the Wales full-back should be free to return to the national squad for the Six Nations.
Williams, 33, has agreed terms until the end of this season, returning to English domestic rugby following a stint with Japanese club Kubota Spears.
The British and Irish Lion, who offers options as a full-back or wing, helped Saracens achieve a Champions Cup and Premiership title double in 2019.
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Having re-joined the Gallagher Premiership club, Williams, capped 92 times by Wales, said: “The last few weeks have been a whirlwind for me, in all honesty.
“My pregnant wife and I recently made the difficult decision not to return to Kubota Spears for a second season, a club that welcomed me so warmly 12 months ago after the World Cup.
“One of the Saracens management contacted my agent to see if I would be interested in finishing the season with them due to injuries within the squad, and it didn’t take long to say yes.”
Saracens rugby director Mark McCall said: “Liam had an incredible impact on our group, both on and off the pitch, during his first spell at Saracens.
“He is a world-class player who has been at the top of his game for well over a decade now. The opportunity to bring Liam back to the club was a no-brainer for us.”
The move will allow Wales to bring Williams back onto their squad in time for the first Six Nations fixture, away to France on January 31 – adding some desperatey needed class and experience.
It will also put him in contention for a third Lions tour at the end of the season, having already made previous squads for 2017 and 2021.
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