Nelson Dalzell
| Full name | George Nelson Dalzell | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 April 1921 | ||
| Place of birth | Rotherham, New Zealand | ||
| Date of death | 30 April 1989 (aged 68) | ||
| Place of death | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 102 kg (225 lb) | ||
| School | Culverden School | ||
| Notable relative(s) | Allan Elsom (brother-in-law) Graeme Higginson (son-in-law) George Whitelock (grandson) Sam Whitelock (grandson) Luke Whitelock (grandson) Adam Whitelock (grandson) | ||
| Occupation(s) | Harness racing trainer and breeder | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Lock | ||
| New Zealand No. | 553 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1948–54 | Canterbury | 56 | |
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1953–54 | New Zealand | 5 | (3) |
George Nelson Dalzell (26 April 1921 – 30 April 1989) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock, Dalzell represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1953 to 1954. He played 22 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals.[1]
References
- ↑ Knight, Lindsay. "Nelson Dalzell". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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