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The parents of Cardiff Blues centre Owen Williams have arrived in Singapore, where he is in hospital after sustaining an injury at the World Club 10s in Singapore.
Williams, 22, was injured as the Blues lost to the Asia Pacific Dragons in the third place play-off.
The Blues have not revealed the nature or extent of his injury.
Players from around the world have taken to Twitter to support four-times capped Williams.
Wales captain and Blues team-mate of Williams, Sam Warburton, tweeted the hashtag: ' #StayStrongForOws '.
Toulon, British and Irish Lions and Wales full-back, Leigh Halfpenny, added: ' Thoughts are with you and your family. '
Warburton and Halfpenny's messages were typical of the support shown for Williams.
Australia flanker David Pocock 'Owen, sending some love and well wishes from Canberra. We're all thinking of you and hoping for a speedy recovery.'
Williams made nine Blues appearances last season because of a hamstring problem.
A statement from Cardiff Blues said: 'Owen Williams is to remain in hospital in Singapore after sustaining an injury at the World Club 10s.
'Williams was injured during the first half of the third/fourth play-off fixture with Asia Pacific Dragons on Sunday afternoon.
'The region would like to take this opportunity to thank fans for their messages of support for Owen. Cardiff Blues will issue further updates when they are available.'
Williams came through the Blues academy system after being spotted playing for Neath College.
After making his way through the academy ranks, Williams was signed to the Cardiff Blues senior side in 2010.
The former Aberdare RFC player was capped by Wales at under-16 and under-20 level.
He made his senior international debut against Japan in Wales' 2013 summer tour.
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