By JON NEWCOMBE
FORMER Orrell and England Grand Slam winger John Carleton has paid tribute to his long-time coach and friend Des Seabrook, who died on Thursday.
Seabrook, 79, a proud Wiganer, was instrumental as a player and coach in taking Orrell into the topflight of the club game in the pre-professional era.
He was also the coach when the North recorded a famous victory against the All Blacks at Otley in 1979, with Carleton in the side.
“He has undoubtedly been the biggest influence on my rugby life,” Carleton said. “I can recall the very first game I played for Orrell ...