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Signed from Wigan for £72,500 in 1980 and he proved he was worth every penny during a 10-year spell.

KR record: 1980-90, Games 269, Tries 51, Goals 554, Drop goals 19, Points 1,471

Will be forever remembered for scoring the opening try in the 1980 Challenge Cup final win over Hull.

KR record: 1977-83, Games 122, Tries 72, Goals 327, Points 870

Smith holds the record for appearances for Rovers with 489 over a 17-year spell.

KR record: 1974-91, Games 489, Tries 140, Goals 2, Drop goals 3, Points 493

The New Zealander left a lasting impression during his time in east Hull scoring 104 tries in 147 games.

KR record: 1982-86, Games 147, Tries 104, Points 399

Having a road named after him shows how highly he was thought of and he is the only player to score 100 tries for both Rovers and Hull.

KR record: 1974-80, Games 213, Tries 118, Points 354

Regarded as one of the best stand-offs of all time and one of the bravest too, having played the majority of the 1980 Challenge Cup final with a broken jaw.

KR record: 1966-80, Games 406, Tries 207, Goals 597, Drop goals 10, Points 1,825

One of his greatest games for Hull KR came in October 1983 when he was man of the match against the touring Queensland side. His grubber kick led to Mike Smith scoring the winning try.

KR record: 1982-88, Games 177, Tries 25, Goals 1, Drop goals 5, Points 102

A no-nonsense prop described as a ‘war horse’ who took no prisoners when he ran the ball at defenders, and he could tackle too. He won seven of the 14 finals he played in for KR.

KR record: 1970-85, Games 416, Tries 32, Points 97

Few players can get away with having a nickname like ‘Flash’, but he was that good. His skills helped redefine the role of hooker and also saw him tour Australia three times.

KR record: 1960-85, Games 413, Tries 49, Goals 13, Points 173

Nicknamed ‘Iron Man’ for his physical approach to the game and with him in the side, Rovers were never rolled over. Could easily play at prop, second row or loose forward.

KR record: 1975-85, Games 227, Tries 19, Drop goals 1, Points 62

His speed and size helped GB win 1970 Ashes before helping Manly win the NRL Grand Final. His return to KR sparked an upturn in fortunes, highlighted by the 1980 cup final win.

KR record: 1966-73 and 1976-83, Games 416, Tries 179, Points 537

Hull-born Fletcher is the only player named in the side to have played in this millennium. Gave 18 years’ of service and fell short of the all-time appearance record by 17 games.

KR record: 1987-2005, Games 472, Tries 99, Points 396

Miller remains the only Rovers player to win the Man of Steel for his performances in 1986. Played the fewest games of the 13 selected but left a lasting legacy.

KR record: 1984-87, Games 102, Tries 27, Points 108