Cornwall RFU were saddened to learn of the passing of former county player Roger Spurrell.
From Launceston – Bath and a few stops in between, Roger became one of the most feared flankers in the game with his shock of blonde hair making him easily identifiable at the bottom of many a ruck, most of the time having won the ball.
That he never received a full England cap remains a mystery to this day.
Roger played for Cornwall on 16 occasions, making his debut against Captain Crawshay’s XV at Camborne in September 1976.
His final appearance for Cornwall came in 1981 when Cornwall lost at Camborne to Gloucestershire 10-6.
Roger went on to play at the top level of the game in England with Bath, captaining them to John Player Cup success in 1984 & 1985.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Roger’s family and friends.
