Martyn Williams: The Autobiography

Determined, dedicated and dogmatic, Martyn Williams is the inspiring number seven lynchpin who has steered club and country to victory in inimitable style. Debuting at only 20, Williams didn't take long to make his mark on the national game. He speaks candidly about personal tragedy, and the challenges of combining his sporting commitments with being a husband and a father. Martyn's autobiography is action-packed and full of surprises, featuring the inside story of the 2008 Grand Slam and revealing portraits of his team-mates and opponents. This honest, witty, informative and entertaining autobiography is a must for fans and any sports lover.

Martyn Williams was born in Pontypridd in 1975. One of the leading rugby players in Wales for the past decade, he is hugely respected both on and off the field. After making his name with his home-town club, winning his first cap in 1996, he moved to Cardiff in 1999. Martyn has captained both Cardiff and Wales and been on two tours with the British Lions. In 2005, he was voted player of the Six Nations championship after taking a key role in Wales' Grand Slam triumph. Martyn lives on the outskirts of Cardiff with his wife and two children.