Liam Williams brushes off ‘internet trolls’ who targeted him over Scarlets exit

Liam Williams has refused to dwell on “internet trolls” who have attacked him following news of his Scarlets exit and focused instead on Wales’ Six Nations title defence.

The British and Irish Lions star has found himself in the firing line on social media since it was announced last month that he is to join Welsh rivals Cardiff at the end of the season.

Williams played 111 games for the Scarlets – including the Guinness PRO12 final victory – between 2011 and 2017 before joining English powerhouse Saracens.

But the 30-year-old full-back or wing has made only four appearances since returning to west Wales in 2020, and news of his move to Cardiff has not gone down well with some Scarlets supporters.

Asked about social media attacks on him, Williams said: “You always get these internet trolls who sit behind a keyboard.

“I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed about it, you always get these.

“I was there for six years before I left the first time and over the past two years not much rugby has been played.

“I’m still with the Scarlets until the end of the season and I’ll give 100 per cent down there.

“What can you say? I’ll do my best until the end of the season.”

Williams won his 76th Wales cap against Scotland last weekend as Wayne Pivac’s side bounced back from a heavy defeat to Ireland in their 2022 Guinness Six Nations opener.

The defending Six Nations champions edged out Scotland 20-17 in Cardiff to revive their title hopes.

I'm still with the Scarlets until the end of the season and I'll give 100 per cent down there- Liam Williams

Next up for Wales is a trip to England on February 26 and facing a hostile Twickenham atmosphere.

“I think it’s a great place to play,” Williams said. “I actually quite like heading up to London and