Springbok no. 533 · Right Wing
Avril Williams
Avril Percy Williams · WP
2Tests
0Tries
0Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
1984
First test
2 Jun 1984, age 23 · Right Wing v England, Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth
Last test
9 Jun 1984, age 23 · Right Wing v England, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Avril Williams played on the right wing in both Tests against England in 1984, both wins. Born in Paarl on 10 February 1961, he was one of the first players of colour to represent South Africa. He played 36 times for Western Province after starting with the Paarl League. His nephew Chester Williams later became a World Cup-winning Springbok.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 1984 |  England | Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth | Right Wing | W 33–15 | WP |
| 09 Jun 1984 | England | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Right Wing | W 35–9 | WP |