High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Alexander James "Ali" Williams (born 30 April 1981 in Auckland) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays at lock. He represented Auckland and plays for the Blues in the Super 14 , when he signed for the Tasman provincial side. In 2008, he played for the Crusaders in the Super 14. He has played for the All Blacks since 2002 and was in the All Blacks squad for the 2003 and 2007 World Cups. In 2005, NZ Rugby Almanack chose him as one of its five players of the year. Williams did not begin playing rugby until 1998 when, aged 17, he played for the King's College Second XV. He had already represented Auckland at junior level in soccer, tennis and cricket. In 1999, he was a member of the King's College First XV and at this stage he decided to concentrate on rugby.