Former Nice Britain and Castleford Tigers scrum-half Keith Hepworth has died on the age of 82.
Hepworth performed 11 occasions for Nice Britain, together with in every of the three Ashes Assessments in 1970 in Australia when Britain got here again to win 2-1, the final time they received the collection.
Later that 12 months, he additionally performed within the World Cup ultimate at Headingley, which the Kangaroos received 12-7.
Hepworth received the Problem Cup with Castleford in successive seasons in 1969 and 1970 and was later named within the membership’s corridor of fame after enjoying 329 video games for the Tigers.
He later performed for Leeds Rhinos and Hull FC earlier than having teaching spells with each Bramley and Hull FC.
“Castleford Tigers wish to provide their honest condolences to the household and associates of Keith Hepworth at this troublesome time,” a Tigers statement said., external
“[He] will go down a hero inside rugby league and supporters of the sport will be pleased about Keith’s contributions.”