Tom Williams
Tom Williams is a former professional rugby player who became embroiled in the Bloodgate scandal while playing for Harlequins. He was at the center of a controversy involving a fake blood capsule used to deceive match officials during a crucial game. Pressured by his club to remain silent about the extensive involvement of coaches and medical staff in the plot, Williams faced a moral dilemma that led to significant personal and professional turmoil.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 29,831 | $1,700,000 | 1,334$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 29,831 | $1,700,000 | 1,334$ |
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Canada:
Tom Williams is one of the students participating in John Parkinson's marathon training course.
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Australia:
Tom Williams feigned an injury using a fake blood capsule in order for Harlequins to make another substitution late in their Heineken Cup quarter-final.
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Canada:
Tom Williams is a co-founder of Attic Records who helped establish FACTOR.
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Switzerland:
Tom Williams is credited for a photograph that illustrates the complexities of America.
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Ireland:
Tom Williams was mentioned in relation to a previous incident known as Bloodgate.
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Ireland:
Tom Williams was referenced in relation to a past incident known as the Bloodgate affair.
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New Zealand:
Cardinal Tom Williams was succeeded by John Dew as Archbishop of Wellington.
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United Kingdom:
Tom Williams was involved in a scandal that rocked rugby and faced pressure to remain silent about it.
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