About Len Attewell
Lived 1895 – 1983 (aged 87). Len Attewell was a British rugby union player.
Len Attewell (31 December 1895 – 26 February 1983) was a Welsh international rugby union prop who played club rugby for Newport.
Rugby career Attewell began his rugby career with Newport Docks team Pill Harriers, but moved to Newport in 1914. A tough front row player, Attewell played at prop and hooker positions. In 1921 he was selected for the Welsh team against England on 15 January 1921. The Welsh team held several Newport players, including captain, Jack Wetter and centre Jerry Shea, but lost the match 18-3. He played three games for Wales, all in the 1921 Five Nations Championship
International matches played Wales England 1921 France 1921 Scotland 1921
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Who was Len Attewell?
Welsh rugby union player (1895-1983)
When was Len Attewell born?
Len Attewell was born on 31 December 1895 in Nash.
When did Len Attewell die?
Len Attewell died on 26 February 1983 in Newport.
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Len Attewell was a rugby union player.
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Len Attewell was British.
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