'You’ve got to have a bit of balls': Liam Williams backs himself to rule Cape Town airspace

Liam Williams: “We’ve been working hard on that aerial contest this week. We know it’s going to be a big challenge in the air and it’s one we’re really looking forward to.” Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Such is the self-belief Liam Williams will take into the aerial battle against the Springboks on Saturday that when asked who was the best in the world at catching the high ball, the British & Irish Lions full-back said: “You’re looking at him.”

“If I don’t believe in myself, nobody else is going to believe in me.”