Len Diett

Leonard John "Len" Diett was a cross code player who represented Australia in Rugby Union and also played rugby league for North Sydney in the NSWRL competition.

Early life

Diett was born in Sydney and grew up in the Northern Beaches of the city. He played his junior rugby union with Manly-Warringah. Diett became captain of his local club at the age of 19.

Playing career

Rugby Union

In 1959, Diett was selected to play for rugby union side and became the second youngest person to achieve this honour.

Rugby League

In 1962, Diett decided to switch codes and joined NSWRL team North Sydney. In 1964, Diett was selected to play for New South Wales and featured in one game. In 1965, North Sydney had one of their best seasons in a number of years finishing second on the table. In the finals series, Diett featured in both games against South Sydney and St George which both ended in defeat. Diett played one more season with Norths before retiring at the end of 1966. He died at Ballina on the New South Wales north coast on 13 January 2018.