Rugby rivals - Martyn Williams

In his 15-year career as one of the most popular figures in Welsh rugby, Martyn Williams has played against some of the giants of the sport. Known
as 'Nugget' to the fans, Martyn has captained his country on many
occasions and was a key player in two Welsh Grand Slam-winning
campaigns.

In Rugby Rivals he picks his personal top ten players from all the world rugby stars
he's ever played against. From Martin Johnson and Shane Williams to
Jonah Lomu and Richie McCaw he gives an insight into what makes them
tick and reveals what they are really like off the pitch.

Rugby Rivals is a compelling read that will provoke debate among rugby fans and
provide a great starting point to anyone interested in the game.

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Known
as "Nugget", Martyn Williams is one of the most popular figures in the
rugby world. He first made his name as a young flanker for his home-town
club Pontypridd in the mid-1990s.For the past 15 years has been a major
player in the Welsh squad. He has featured in two Grand Slam-winning
campaigns and was named Player of the Six Nations in 2005. He
has captained his country on many occasions and has been on three
British Lions tours, to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. After
leaving Pontypridd in 1999, he joined Cardiff Blues and has been with
the club ever since. In 2010 he was granted a testimonial.