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Percy Williams (New Zealand rugby league player)

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1910–1913
  
Wigan

16
  
0

111
  
16

0
  
0

Full name
  
Lionel Percival Williams

Position
  
Hooker, Second-row, Loose forward

Percy Williams was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country.

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Early years

Williams originally played rugby union and represented Auckland.

Playing career

Williams played for Wigan for three seasons between 1910/11 to 1912/13. During this time he played in 111 matches for the club in the Lancashire League, including in the 1911 Challenge Cup Final loss.

In 1913 he was called into the New Zealand squad, joining them midway through their tour of Australia. Williams was said to be instrumental in New Zealand's 17-11 upset victory over New South Wales.

References

Percy Williams (New Zealand rugby league player) Wikipedia