He won just four caps for Wales but made an important impact to the team's 1909 Triple Crown winning championship.

An all round sportsman, he played several sports to a high standard, including soccer, tennis and hockey.

In 1908 Hopkins came to note when he faced the first touring Australian team on three occasions, at club, county and international level.

Then on 26 December 1908, Hopkins faced Australia for a final time when he played in a historic win over the tourists.

Hopkins scored a try in both games and with Wales beating all three opponents in the tournament, he became part of a Triple Crown winning Championship.