Avril Percy Williams (born 10 February 1961 in Paarl) is a former rugby union wing who was the second coloured man (after Errol Tobias) to play for South Africa.[1][2] His nephew Chester Williams later played for the Springboks too.

Playing career

Williams played for Western Province in the South African provincial competitions. He gained two caps for the Springboks in June 1984, both against England. His test debut was on 2 June 1984 at the Boet Erasmus Stadium in Port Elizabeth.[3]

Test history

No. Opposition Result (SA 1st) Position Tries Date Venue
1.  England 33–15 Wing 2 June 1984 Boet Erasmus Stadium, Port Elizabeth
2. England England 35–9 Wing 9 June 1984 Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg

See also

References

  1. ^ "Avril Williams". scrum.com. Retrieved 29 January 2010.
  2. ^ Van Rooyen, Quintus (1985). S.A. Rugby Writers Annual 1985. S.A. Rugby Writers' Society. p. 83.
  3. ^ Jooste, Graham K. (1995). South African rugby test players 1949-1995. Johannesburg: Penguin. pp. 115–116. ISBN 0140250174. OCLC 36916860.


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