THERE have been some towering rugby dynasties down the decades but perhaps none compared to the one founded by a farmer from Canterbury, Nelson Dalzell. The family tradition which he initiated 70 years ago is still going strong, still rearranging the record book and updating history.
A late developer, Dalzell made his Test debut at the ripe old age of 32 during the All Blacks’ European tour of 1953-54. He played in all five Tests including the one at Cardiff Arms Park when Wales last beat New Zealand.
All Black No.553 had no sooner retired to his farm than his brother-inlaw, A...