John Colin Ashworth (born 9 November 1949)[1] is a New Zealand former rugby union player.
A prop, Ashworth represented Canterbury and, briefly, Hawke's Bay at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1977 to 1985.
He played 52 matches for the All Blacks including 24 internationals.
[2] He is remembered for stamping on the face of JPR Williams during a match against Bridgend.
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