{"id":77016,"date":"2021-05-27T21:12:16","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T21:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=77016"},"modified":"2021-05-28T00:03:53","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T00:03:53","slug":"new-twist-in-ugly-williams-raiders-break-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=77016","title":{"rendered":"New twist in ugly Williams-Raiders break-up"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ugly break-up between Canberra and star halfback George Williams<\/a> has taken another twist, with the Rugby League Players Association getting involved in the spat.<\/p>\n

RLPA boss Clint Newton has reached out to Williams and his manager after the English halfback was sacked by the Raiders effective immediately<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/strong>MORE: <\/strong>What Williams saga reveals about Raiders<\/a><\/p>\n

Williams, whose partner Charlotte is pregnant, had requested a release from the Raiders several times for the 2022 season in the wake of the upcoming arrival of the couple's baby.<\/p>\n

But he was shocked when the Raiders sacked him immediately with the season still not at the halfway mark.<\/p>\n

\"George<\/p>\n

"We have started talking with George and his manager to assure he's aware of his rights and that due process is followed," Newton told Wide World of Sports.<\/p>\n

"His circumstances changed with the pregnancy and they obviously feel they need family support back home in England.<\/p>\n

"It is a tough situation but we just want to make sure his rights are looked after."<\/p>\n

Newton also spoke to Williams' English team-mate Josh Hodgson, who spoke out in the media to show support from the Raiders players for the nippy halfback.<\/p>\n

"It's a difficult position for all concerned," Newton said.<\/p>\n

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