Martyn Williams captained Cardiff from 2002 until 2005, when Rhys Williams took over the role.
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11 Facts About Martyn Williams
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Martyn Williams won his 50th Welsh cap against England in the first match of the 2005 Six Nations Championship and played a prominent part in Wales' Grand Slam that year, notably scoring two tries early in the second half against France in Paris when Wales had appeared to be heading for defeat.
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Martyn Williams was named RBS Six Nations player of the Championship.
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Martyn Williams announced his retirement from international rugby on 1 October 2007, following Wales' early exit from the 2007 Rugby World Cup only to make a surprise decision to return to international action when he was recalled by new Wales head coach Warren Gatland in January 2008.
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Martyn Williams was a key member of Wales Grand Slam winning side of 2008, and was considered by many to be one of the best players in the tournament.
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Martyn Williams currently holds the Welsh record for most appearances in the Five and Six Nations championships, surpassing Gareth Edwards' record of 45 appearances in the third round of the 2009 Six Nations.
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Martyn Williams attained his 100th cap against the Barbarians on 2 June 2012.
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Martyn Williams played centre-back for the Welsh YMCA U16 football side.
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Martyn Williams was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to rugby.
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Martyn Williams re-released his autobiography Magnificent Seven in August 2008 after coming out of international retirement.
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