Len Blyth


Leonard Grist Blyth was a Welsh international rugby union flanker who played club rugby for Swansea. He captained Swansea and played in three international games for Wales national [rugby union team|Wales] which saw him become a Grand [Slam (rugby union)|Grand Slam] winner.

Rugby career

Blyth was captain of Swansea during the 1951/52 season and led his team against the 1951–52 [South Africa rugby union tour|touring South Africans] on 15 December 1951. Seven days later, Blyth was awarded his first international cap when he was chosen as a flanker to face the South [Africa national rugby union team|South Africans] for the Welsh national team. Wales were narrowly beaten and Blyth found himself selected for the opening game of the 1952 [Five Nations Championship]. Blyth played against England and Scotland before losing his position for the last two matches. Nevertheless, Wales won the tournament and Blyth became a Grand Slam winner. After the end of his international career, Blyth still played against international opposition, including Swansea's 6–6 draw against the 1953 touring New Zealand side.

International matches played

Wales