By BEN JAYCOCK
Having had his ‘world ended’ by being dropped from the Harlequins academy at just 14, Bear Williams says he hopes to use his skills in Jiu-Jitsu to break into the Cornish Pirates first team.
Williams – a two-time National Junior champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – signed for Cornish in July 2021 and made just two appearances last season as he spent the majority of the campaign on loan to National 2 side Redruth.
Now, though, the 21-yearold back rower is relishing the opportunity of proving his worth to the Pirates and has been welcomed into the club with open arms.
“I absolut...