Alexander James Williams, known as Ali Williams, is a retired New Zealand professional rugby union player who played as a lock, most notably for the Super Rugby Blues club and the New Zealand national team. Williams had a successful professional career spanning over a decade.
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- Full name: Alexander James Williams
- Stage Name: Ali Williams
- Date of birth: April 30, 1981
- Age: 43 years old
- Place of birth: Auckland, New Zealand.
- Nationality: New Zealander
- Occupation: Rugby player
- Height: 2.03m
- Parents: Rodney Williams, Helen Williams
- Siblings: Jay Williams
- Spouse: Anna Mowbray
- Children: Jessica Harriet Williams, Claudia Alexandra Williams.
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $4 million
Early life and education
Ali Williams was born on April 30, 1981 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was raised by his parents, Rodney and Helen Williams, and his older brother Jay Williams.
Williams’ educational background is kept private and away from media attention. He is New Zealander and Christian.
Career
Ali Williams had a prolific rugby union career, playing 77 test matches for the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks.
He has played in three Rugby World Cups – 2003, 2007 and 2011 – and helped the All Blacks win the 2011 World Cup.
Williams was named one of the five players of the year by the New Zealand Rugby Almanack in 2005. He played primarily for the Blues provincial team but also had a spell with the Crusaders.
With the Blues, he won the Super 12 title in 2003. Williams played primarily for Auckland at club level, having briefly represented Tasman.
Williams also had loan spells at Nottingham Forest in the English Second Division during his career. He also had a brief spell in France with Toulon from 2013 to 2015. Williams then made a brief return in 2016/17 with French club Racing 92.
Awards and nominations
- World Rugby Player of the Year (3 times)
- World Rugby Player of the Decade (2011-2020)
- NZ Rugby Almanack Player of the Year (2005)
Social media
Ali Williams has no social media accounts.
Personal life
Ali Williams is a public figure who is currently married to businesswoman Anna Mowbray. The couple reportedly started dating in 2018, following Williams’ split from his previous wife, Casey Green.
Williams and Green have two daughters, Jessica Harriet Williams and Claudia Alexandra Williams.
Net worth
Ali Williams, a well-known figure in the industry, has amassed an estimated net worth of around $4 million.
This large sum of money is largely due to his successful and prolific career, which has allowed him to accumulate significant financial resources over the years.
