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Wales legend Liam Williams has seen him up close and has been receiving texts from him asking how he can improve
Liam Williams is impressed by Callum Woolley, who is said to be as quick as Louis Rees-Zammit(Image: 2023 Getty Images)
A rising Welsh rugby talent has been tipped for the very top after Liam Williams claimed he has the tools to follow in the footsteps of George North.
Williams, who has recently begun working in a coaching capacity with Scarlets after an invite from director of rugby Nigel Davies, has been helping to mentor exciting youngster Callum Woolley – and admits there is real buzz around the 20-year-old.
Woolley, a former GB Sevens player, made an immediate impression on his debut against the Bulls at the weekend, scoring within minutes to underline his attacking threat.
And Williams believes the youngster’s physical attributes and mindset could take him a long way in the game.
“He’s keen to learn, he’s always asking questions,” Williams told WalesOnline in an exclusive interview you can read in full here.
“He’s quite raw. From what I’ve been told, he’s only been playing four or five years, so he’s quite new to it all.
“But he’s got all the attributes to be another George North. He’s 6ft 4.
“When Nige spoke to me, he said he’s got the speed of Louis Rees-Zammit. If he has, he’s got everything he needs.”
Williams also highlighted Woolley’s attitude as a major strength, revealing the youngster is constantly seeking ways to improve.
“He’s so keen to learn,” he added. “He’s texting me all the time, asking if I’ve got any clips and wanting stuff to go through. It’s good.”
Scarlets director of rugby Davies recently said of Woolley ahead of his debut: “We’ve got some really exciting talent. Callum Woolley is a young boy that is not far from starting for us.
“He was close to starting this week. So in the next three games, he’ll definitely get a start.
“What we’ve done with him as well, we’re trying to accelerate his development. Liam Williams has been in with us this week.
“Liam asked if he could come in and I thought it was an ideal opportunity, as he wants to get some experience in the coaching environment, to link him to Callum.
“He’s been working a bit with Callum and some of that work on him has worked really well this week. I’m really delighted with how that’s gone.
“He’s somebody we’ll probably see in the next two or three games. He’s six foot four and he’s one of the quickest in Wales. He really is excellent. So what’s not to like?”
