 In 1961, Turner played for Great Britain in the 27-8 victory over France at Knowsley Road, St. Helens.Unusually, Turner played as a , with Vince Karalius playing loose forward.Turner was selected for the Great Britain squad to play in New Zealand's 1961 Tour of Great Britain, Turner played in the first of the three matches, the 11-29 defeat by New Zealand at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds.