Williams won promotion to the Championship courtesy of a remarkable National One title-winning campaign in 202223 which saw the Blood & Sand secure 22 wins from 26 and come out on top in a promotion race that had just a point split Rams, Sale FC and themselves.
Battling against full-time professional outfits was always going to be a daunting task. The club finished at the foot of the table last season, winning only two of their 20 second-tier fixtures.
Cambridge came into the New Year one place above the drop zone having already won more games this season than last as Williams' final home match at Grantchester Road resulted in a 13-7 victory over Ampthill.
However, scorelines have been hefty this term including a 95-7 demolition by Ealing Trailfinders, while last weekend’s 50-7 loss away at Bedford Blues concluded his tenure as Anthony Allen takes interim charge.
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