Ged Stokes with sons Ben and James. Photo / SuppliedGerard Stokes, the former Kiwis rugby league player, coach and father of England cricket star Ben, has died after battling brain cancer. His death was first announced by his former rugby league side Workington Town who posted a tribute on social media. Stokes, a well-known Canterbury league identity, coached professionally in England for a decade before returning home seven years ago. Stokes played four matches for the Kiwis during the 1982 tour of Australia and was assistant coach under Gary Freeman for a season 20 years ago.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 08, 2020 16:35 UTC