Gareth Williams (rugby union, born 1978)

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Gareth Williams
Birth nameGareth John Williams
Date of birth (1978-12-19) 19 December 1978 (age 43)
Place of birth Bridgend, Wales
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2001–2003 Bridgend Ravens 37 (15)
2003–2011 Cardiff Blues 149 (40)
National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2003–2010 Wales 9 (0)

Gareth John Williams (born 19 December 1978) is a former Wales international rugby union player. A hooker, he played for Cardiff Blues and was previously with his hometown club of Bridgend. He made his debut for Wales against France as a substitute in 2003. He made his first start for Wales against Scotland that same year.

On 18 January 2010 he was named in the 35 man Wales national Squad for the 2010 Six Nations tournament. [1]

Williams retired in 2011 due to a recurring injury.

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