Worcester Warriors have signed former Wales scrum-half Lloyd Williams ahead of their return to professional rugby next season.
The 35-year-old, who won 32 international caps and played at two World Cups, will join Warriors from Ealing Trailfinders.
He is the second player to agree terms with the revamped club following Worcester legend Matt Kvesic, and the appointment of Matt Everard as head coach.
Worcester will play in a newly-expanded second tier, now rebranded as Champ Rugby instead of the Championship.
It will involve 14 teams, with the division’s top six at the end of the season entering play-offs to decide the title.
“There is a real buzz around Worcester Warriors right now and it’s the perfect environment for a new opportunity,” Williams said.
“I love a challenge and the chance to help this club rise and thrive is something I couldn’t pass up.
“I can’t wait to call Sixways home.”
Warriors were cleared to rejoin the professional ranks after new owners took control last year. That came after they were suspended in September 2022 over funding issues that led to administration and them dropping out of the Premiership.
Williams played for Cardiff for much of his career and was also a member of three Six Nations-winning Wales teams.
“Lloyd is an outstanding player and leads with an incredible amount of international and European experience,” Everard said.
“When I first met him, I was very impressed with his calm manner and I know this style of leadership will be brilliant for us bringing a full team together.”
Williams leaves Ealing after helping them win the Championship title for the second year in a row.
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