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Dylan James

Liam Williams has team-mate's mother's name tattooed on his foot

Fan favourite Liam Williams has revealed he has his team mates' mum's name tattooed on his foot on a Welsh Rugby Union video today. Where do you begin with that one?

The WRU released a Q and A video with Williams on Friday, where he touches on his scaffolding job, not playing for an academy, and Neil Jenkins' influence on his career. However, there is one part that stands out for the most bizarre reason.

It turns out that Williams has Steven Shingler and Aaron Shingler's mum's name tattooed on his foot! In the video, he simply says, "Don't ask me why!".

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The Shinglers have been team mates with Williams at the Scarlets, and the full-back got his tattoo of the name "Janette" on his right ankle during a lads holiday in Ayia Napa. He said: "Oh, that’s Steven Shingler’s mum’s name.

"I had that done during a boys’ trip to Ayia Napa because it was better than having my girlfriend’s name on my backside like the rest of the group!"

Steven Shingler now plays for Ealing Trailfinders, who won the English Championship last season. Aaron is in his twilight years and continues to ply his trade in Llanelli, while Williams himself is moving on to the capital to represent Cardiff Rugby. Despite being separated at club level, this is certainly something the three lads won't forget.

WIlliams starts at full-back on Saturday, as Wales face the Springboks in the opening game of a three-match test series in South Africa.

He is due to marry fiancée Sophie Harries later this month when he returns from the tour.

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