George Tyler (rugby union)
| Birth name | George Alfred Tyler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 10 February 1879 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 15 April 1942 (aged 63) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 82 kg (12.9 st) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Boat-builder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Relatives | William Tyler (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
George Alfred Tyler (10 February 1879 – 15 April 1942) was a New Zealand rugby union player who represented New Zealand – the All Blacks – between 1903 and 1906. He played in New Zealand's first seven Test matches, including all five Tests on the pioneering Original All Blacks 1905–06 tour of the British Isles and France. He played club rugby for City in Auckland, and was selected for his province between 1899 and 1911. His brother Bill Tyler also played rugby for City and Auckland before switching codes and representing New Zealand at rugby league.