Cornishman, ‘Stack’ Stephens made his International debut for England in 1969 and was called out to join the British Lions touring party in 1971 when props Sandy Carmichael and Ray McLoughlin were injured. He found it difficult to get used to the New Zealand conditions, but eventually settled in as a midweek player making 6 appearances and was particularly interested in the New Zealand farming methods.

The Harlequins player, born in Godolphin, and educated in Leedstown High School, received 25 caps for his country (once as captain) and scored 2 tries. He played in six games for the British Lions.