Avril Williams
Avril Percy Williams is a former rugby union wing who was the second black man 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.Test history
No. | Opposition | Result | Position | Tries | Date | Venue |
1. | 33–15 | Wing | 2 June 1984 | Boet Erasmus Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
2. | England | 35–9 | Wing | 9 June 1984 | Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg |