Liam Williams eyes new club after Saracens exit: “More left in the tank”

Liam Williams says there's "more left in the tank" after Saracens departure

Wales full-back Liam Williams has confirmed he will leave Saracens at the end of the 2024-25 season, but insists he has no plans to hang up his boots just yet. The 34-year-old veteran, who has been sidelined since a knee injury in January, is now on the hunt for a new club as he aims to finish his career "on a high".

Injury setback and recovery

Williams last featured for Wales in their Six Nations opener against France in early 2025, where he sustained a knee injury that has kept him out since. The former British and Irish Lion underwent surgery three months ago and has since been undergoing rehabilitation alongside the Wales medical staff.

Despite his absence from competitive play, Williams says he is confident about his recovery.

"The knee feels good and my aim is just to get fit and back on the pitch with a new club," he told reporters.
"I think I've still got some more left in the tank."

Williams is expected to be fit in time for the 2025-26 season following a full pre-season programme, but he will not be available for Wales’ summer tour of Japan.

Open to offers and mentoring role

As he prepares to leave Saracens for the second time—having returned following a short spell in Japan with Kubota Spears—Williams says he is keeping an open mind regarding his next destination.

"We're pretty open-minded," he said.
"Obviously it'd be nice to stay in Wales and help some of the youngsters through, whether that be in the national squad or our regions."

Williams is also interested in taking on a hybrid role that includes mentoring younger players, both on and off the pitch.

"The first thing is for me to play and then maybe help some of the younger guys through.
Something I am looking at for the future is coaching or doing some consultancy work, especially with players in the back three."

Chasing a century of caps for Wales

The match against France earlier this year was Williams’ 93rd cap for Wales. He also has five appearances for the British and Irish Lions, making him one of the most experienced players of his generation. Still, there is one milestone he has set his sights on before calling time on his playing career—joining the elite 100-cap club.

"I'd like to get to the 100-cap milestone, but the first thing is to get fit and back on the field," he said.

If he succeeds, Williams would become the 10th Welshman to achieve the feat, joining a celebrated list that includes Alun Wyn Jones, Gethin Jenkins, George North, Dan Biggar, and Leigh Halfpenny.

A career built on resilience

Injuries have punctuated the latter stages of Williams’ career, but his commitment and on-field intelligence remain widely respected across the rugby world. Despite accepting that he won’t be playing 30 matches per season anymore, he believes he can still contribute meaningfully wherever he goes next.

"I understand I'm not going to play 30 games a season at my age, but I am more than willing to go into the trenches with the boys for a couple more seasons."

As the rugby world speculates on his next move, Williams remains focused on the basics: getting fit, playing again, and leaving behind a legacy of mentorship and perseverance.

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