David Tyrrell
Rugby league player for South Sydney Rabbitohs
Born
October 9th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Professional rugby league player played as a prop for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Made his debut in the NRL in 2010 and contributed to the team's success over several seasons. Tyrrell had a notable career in the league, participating in various matches and contributing to the overall performance of the team.
Played for South Sydney Rabbitohs
Debuted in the NRL in 2010
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