The Jersey-born 22-year-old only turned his hand to the sport on a serious basis six years ago, having previously focused his attention on hockey at school, which he played to representative level.

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Still, by any measure, Williams's 57 was an impressive output (21 for 21 from the line, which will warm the heart of every high school coach alive), and focused some deserved attention on one of the game's most talented but unheralded performers.

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