Dylan Nel

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Dylan Nel
Date of birth (1992-11-27) 27 November 1992 (age 31)
Place of birth Durban, South Africa
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight110 kg (243 lb; 17 st 5 lb)
School Clifton School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, Flanker
Current team Otago, Chiefs
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2015 West Coast 8 (0)
2016–2017 Canterbury 4 (5)
2018– Otago 21 (20)
2020– Chiefs 3 (0)
Correct as of 20 June 2020

Dylan Nel (born 27 November 1992 in South Africa) [1] is a South African rugby union player who plays for the Chiefs in Super Rugby. His playing position is flanker. He has signed for the Chiefs squad in 2020. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Dylan Nel". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  2. "2020 Gallagher Chiefs Squad Announced" (Press release). Chiefs. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  3. "Dylan Nel". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  4. "Investec Super Rugby class of 2020 announced". Super Rugby NZ. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.