Williams Plots Route To Cardiff Via Gloucester

OWEN Williams believes his summer switch from Leicester to Gloucester will enhance his prospects of leapfrogging Dan Biggar and Sam Davies in Wales’ fly half pecking order.

- Tom Bradshaw

Williams made his Test debut in June when he came off the bench as a blood injury replacement during Wales’ win over Tonga.

But he admits to frustration at gaining just nine minutes of game time during the summer tour of the Pacific Islands – and says a starting berth against Australia in the first autumn international in Cardiff on November 11 is his target.

“I was a bit disappointed with the game time for Wales over the summer,” he said. “I was delighted to get my first cap and I learnt a lot from both the coaches and from playing alongside really experienced guys like Jamie Roberts and Scott Williams.