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All Black Tamaiti Williams, fiancee Alice welcome baby 13 weeks early

By 1News Reporters
April 19, 2024
Tamaiti Williams.

Tamaiti Williams. (Source: Photosport)

All Black Tamaiti Williams and his fiancee Alice Weir have welcomed a baby girl.

The Crusaders prop posted to social media, announcing their daughter was born 13 weeks early.

"We welcomed our little princess Kaea Kate Williams on 07/04/24 ❤️. Kaea came early at 27 weeks and only weighed 1.4 pounds. Alice and baby are doing really well! But we have a long road ahead!

"We appreciate all the prayers, love and support ❤️".

A number of All Blacks flooded to the comments to pass on their well wishes to the couple.

"Love to you all❤️", Caleb Clarke wrote. Dalton Papalii also commented: "Congrats my brother! Sending all love".

Williams and Weir got engaged last year.

The couple live in Christchurch together.

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