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Suspended Williams set for Racing 92 exit
By Nicholas McGee
Ali Williams is set to be sacked by Racing 92 after he was arrested on suspicion of possessing cocaine.
Williams was suspended by the Top 14 club last month after he and Toulon utility back James O'Connor were taken into custody in Paris on February 25.
He was subsequently suspended by Racing and club president Jacky Lorenzetti has indicated they will soon end their relationship with the former New Zealand international.
"Unfortunately, Ali Williams will soon be dismissed," Lorenzetti is quoted as telling Midi-Olympique.
"But that will not stop us from listening to him and giving him a hand outside of rugby. Personally, I just advised him to take some time out."
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How about a SH type of Champions Cup? I'm not going to repeat the whole response here, but did write what I think would be good. Not only for NZ, but all of the SH. I would however love to hear your thoughts on such a competition
Go to commentsCan’t really complain about those scores. Individually, too many were off their best and went missing in big, match defining moments. Collectively, the team often looked muddled and lacked cool-headed, leadership especially in the final quarter of games. This was further compounded by a quality drop-off from the bench.
Calls for Borthwick’s dismissal have grown increasingly louder with each passing game as he has been shown to be tactically and selectively subpar. His position is now in the balance and I don’t believe he’ll be kept on unless England fix their defensive issues and beat at least one of Ireland, France or Scotland in the 6Ns, which on the latest showing looks increasingly unlikely.
Couple of returning players in Chessum and Mitchell coupled with a stronger bench, might give England fans a few reasons to remain optimistic.
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