 Alongside fellow Oldham players, Alan Davies, and Sid Little, Turner was selected for the Great Britain squad to play in the 1957 Rugby League World Cup in Australia.Turner played in the 23-5 victory over France at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, the 6-31 defeat by Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, and the 29-21 defeat by New Zealand at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.Australia ran out comfortable World Champions, with victories over New Zealand, Great Britain and France.