 He made his Currie Cup debut as a second-half replacement against the in Worcester After two more substitute appearances, Williams made his first Currie Cup start in their match against the in Potchefstroom.Despite a personal points tally of 19 points (one try, four penalties and a conversion), Williams could not prevent the Cavaliers slipping to a 39–34 defeat.He made a total of eight appearances as the Cavaliers finished a disappointing sixth, despite being the defending champions.