FACTSAND FIGURES OF 26 TOURISTS

Press, Volume CV, Issue 31018, 25 March 1966, Page 15

FACTSAND FIGURES OF 26 TOURISTS

FULL-BACKS K. Cowers (Swinton): 29, sft Sin, 12st 51b, vice-captain. Has played 10 tests—France (5), Australia (3) and New Zealand (2) since 1962; kicked 105 goals last season. Son of 1928 tourist, W. Gowers. A. Keegan (Hull): 25, sft lOdn. 13st. Represented Yorkshire first in 1964. Has seldom had opportunity to dsplay his kicking, having played In the shadow of E. Broom (Hull) and B. Dyson (Yorkshire). WINGS W. Burgess (Barrow): 26, sft lOin, 12st 41b. Son of 1924-28 British representative, W. Burgess, sen. Played Rugby Union for Lancashire, R.A.F. and Combined Services. Test debut v. France, 1962. Four tests, two v. 1965 Kiwis. Scored over 100 tries in first three seasons. T. B. Jones (Wakefield Trinity): 24, sft Pfa, 12st. Member of world record-breaking British 4 x 100 yards relay team. Joined Wakefield Trinity for £6OOO In preference to Tokyo Olympic appearance. Has run 100 metres in 10.3 sec. Three test®, all against France. J. Stopford (Swinton): 29, sft Bln, lost 91b. Joined Swinton in

1957 and, now 29, has played in 11 tests, including two v. 1965 Kiwis. Scored most tries in Britain (45) In 1963-64.

G. Wrlgglasworth (Leeds): 23, aft Win, 12st 31b. Made test debut when Burgess withdrew from, first test against the 1965 Kiwis. Has represented York-

Shire and most successful season was 1961-62 when he scored 34 tries. CENTRES G. Shelton (Hunslet): 25, Oft, list 71b. Product of schoolboy Rugby League, represented Eng-

land juniors tn 1958 and made senior test debut v. France to 1964. Has played seven tests, Including all three against New Zealand last year. A. Buckley (Swinton): 24, sft Ilin, 13st 71b. Played union for Northern England and Lancashire. Four tests, one v. the 1965 Kiwis, since debut to 1963. F. Myler (Widnes): 27, sft loin, 12st 71b. A veteran of the 1960 World Cup. Has played in 10 tests, one against New Zealand to 1965. Also capable stand-off half. A. J. Murphy (St. Helens): 26, sft 7iin, list 61b. Selected for third tour of Australasia. In 1958 was youngest player to tour with a British team, being only 18. Has played 21 tests. New Zealand (5), Australia (8), France (5), and three at the 1960 World Cup. Also brilliant to either half-back roile and considered one of Britain’s greatest post-war players. STAND-OFF HALVES A. Hardlsty (Castleford): 24, sft 91n, lost Mb. Has played four tests against France and one against the 1965 Kiwis. In 1961 was a reserve for a Rugby League XIII against New Zealand. W. Aspinal (Warrington): 22, Was a reserve for Lancashire

against the Kiwis, but played to county matches. Has been close to international selection for some years, but Myler has proved bis stumbling block. SCRUM-HALVES C. Dooler (Featherstone Rovers): 23. Another new international, who had a chequered British season. Was named as reserve scrum-half in second test against the Kiwis but then had dispute with his club and “retired" for two months. Played for Yorkshire to 1962-63. T. Bishop (St. Helens): 24, sft tin. Only recently left Barrow to further his tour claims with the leading club. Played to county matches while with Barrow and has also played as a stand-off half. LOOSE FORWARDS D. Robinson (Swinton): 21, Sft, 13st Bib. The most improved player in Britain. Last season played in the national under-24 team, made bls test debut to the third test against New Zealand and played in both matches against France. H. Poole (Leeds): 30, 6ft, 13st 121 b. Captain. At 30 was considering retirement but transferred from Hull Kingston

Rovers to Leeds this year. Played 115 matches for Hull K.R., scoring 26 tries. Has played tests v. France and was unlucky to miss the 1962 Australasian tour. SECOND-ROW FORWARDS J. Mantle (St. Helens): 23, 6ft lsst 41b. Former Newport (Wales) Rugby Union repre-

tentative who joined St. Helens in 1964. Made test debut against France this year and was a reserve in two tests against the Kiwis. T. Fogerty (Halifax): 21, 6ft, 16st. Was elected "man-of-the-match” in last season’s championship final. Made two appearances for Lancashire this season, one against New Zealand. New international who can also play loose forward. W. Bryant (Castleford): 25, 6ft 21-in, 17st. Was a test reserve against France this season and played for Yorkshire. Played two tests against France in 1963-64. Injury restricted his opportunities this year. W Ramsey (Hunslet): 22. 6ft lln, 14st 101 b. Played four tests last year, two v. New Zealand, and was reserve for Commonwealth XIII v. New Zealand. FRONT-ROW PROFS K Roberts (Halifax): 26, Oft lin, 16st 101 b. He first joined Swinton from Tyldesley Rugby Union Club in 1955 and transferred to Halifax in 1963. He played in three tests against the 1965 Kiwis and in nine to date. B. Edgar (Workington Town): 29, 6ft IJln, 15st Slib. With Murphy, is making his third Australasian tour. In eight years has played in eight tests—three against the Kiwis (1958, 1962, 1965). C. Watson (St. Helens): 25, 6ft, 15st 31b. Probably the only Cockney playing the code. Joined St. Helens from Worcester Rugby Union and has played two tests against Australia and two v. France. Reserve third teat v. 1965 Kiwis. C. Crowdson (Keighley): 25, sft Win, 15st 71b. Very improved player with lowly Keighley. Was reserve prop in both teats against France this year. HOOKERS C, Clarke (Wigan): 20, sft lOin, list 21b. Joined Wigan from Orreli Colts Rugby Union in 1963 and played In Cup-winning team last year. Replaced test hooker, W. Sayer, in Wigan team and made test debut against New Zealand last year when only 20. F. Flanagan (Hull K.R.)i 24, sft sin, 12st 71b. Played two tests in 1962-63 against France. Has played over 130 matches for Hull Kingston Rovers. Has occasionally had difficulty in holding his club position against the challenge of the 1962 tourist, J. Shaw.