Nelson Dalzell

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.

Nelson Dalzell
Dalzell c. 1953
Birth nameGeorge Nelson Dalzell
Date of birth(1921-04-26)26 April 1921
Place of birthRotherham, New Zealand
Date of death30 April 1989(1989-04-30) (aged 68)
Place of deathChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight102 kg (225 lb)
SchoolCulverden 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)
Hamish Dalzell (grandson)
Occupation(s)Harness racing trainer and breeder
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1948–1954 Canterbury 56 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1953–1954 New Zealand 5 (3)
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