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.

Avril Williams
Birth nameAvril Percy Williams
Date of birth (1961-02-10) 10 February 1961 (age 63)
Place of birthPaarl, South Africa
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
SchoolNoorder Paarl Secondary School
Notable relative(s)Chester Williams (nephew)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Cape Town Defence ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1982–1984 Western Province 18 (36)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1984 South Africa 2

Playing career

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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

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

See also

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References

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  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.