[6] As Warbrick was scouting for players throughout 1888, his plans changed, and he decided to include a number of Pākehā (European non-Māori) in the side.

[4] Eventually five Pākehā were included in the squad of twenty-six, and the side was consequently named the New Zealand Native football team.

[7] In total, Williams played at least 75 matches on tour (a number of team lists are missing).

[16][b] Williams retired as a player after the tour, but continued to be involved in the game as a referee.

[19] Outside of rugby, Williams was a police officer, and was involved in the arrest of the Maori spiritual leader Te Whiti o Rongomai.