David Topliss
Rugby league player and coach
Born
Died
2008
18 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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A former rugby league player and coach, this individual played primarily as a stand-off or halfback. Career spanned the late 1960s through the early 1980s, with a notable tenure at clubs including Wakefield Trinity and Castleford. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, contributing to the development of future players and teams in the sport. Led various teams in different competitive settings, influencing the strategic approach of the game.
Played for Wakefield Trinity and Castleford
Coached at multiple clubs in rugby league
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