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. 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.

Avril Williams

Test history

See also

List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 533

References

1961 births

Living people

Rugby union players from Paarl

Cape Coloureds

South African rugby union players

South Africa international rugby union players

Western Province (rugby union) players

Rugby union centres

Rugby union wings

Avril Williams