The former England and Cornwall player Derek Prout has died.
The talented winger who played for Launceston, Redruth and Northampton was twice capped by England during the 1968 Five Nations and played for the Barbarians on six occasions.
Derek made his England debut against Wales alongside former England captain and full back Bob Hiller, also gaining his first cap.
Said Hiller: "Derek was a wonderful man and a great character with limitless enthusiasm for the game. A big, strong, tough winger, he was also an excellent player and was unlucky to gain only two caps. I got to know Derek well as a player and later as amember of the England Rugby Internationals Club who enjoyed watching England on many occasions over the years. Derek was a joy to be with and will be very sadly missed."
Full report in this week's issue.
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