Shane Williams 41st try a $54k windfall for dad

Shane Williams keeps his Dad flush
March 17 2008 Rugby World Magazine Online

Shane Williams was not the only member of his family celebrating on Saturday, as his 41st try for Wales won his father a reported £25,000.


Before Williams had even won a cap for Wales his father, Mike Williams, placed a £50 bet that his son would one day become Wales' leading try scorer - the odds were 500-1.


Williams' second-half try on Saturday took him to 41 tries in just 56 internationals, a new Welsh record. The previous record had been held by Gareth Thomas, although his tally was racked up over 100 Tests.


The first of Williams' 41 tries came on debut, against Italy in 2000, and since then he has maintained a superb strike rate and looks set to build on his tally in the future.

Good on Dad for backing his son all the way!!!!! :D

now who's laughing?? good old faithful mike williams, well done!!

This sounds fishy, remember that Back to the Future where they take the Sports Almanac back in time and Biff makes heaps of money?

Best investment ever - good on him

hehe thats awesome....what a great dad :D

Yeah, what a Dad.....no pressure son!

haha 500-1 he must have been a seriously talented kid because they aren't really that generous odds when you think about it...some kid to become leading try scorer in welsh history???BIG CALL..