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.^[1]

Nelson Dalzell

Dalzell c. 1953
Birth name	George Nelson Dalzell
Date of birth	(1921-04-26)26 April 1921
Place of birth	Rotherham, New Zealand
Date of death	30 April 1989(1989-04-30) (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) 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)