Tyler played in all eleven of the sides matches, including the game against Wellington immediately before their departure.

The side played five Tests – against Scotland, Ireland, England, the famous Match of the Century against Wales and France – with Tyler appearing in all of them.

Tyler appeared in 23 of the tour matches, but is most notably remembered for shaking the hands with King Edward VII.

[1] Eight of the All Blacks met King Edward VII while visiting a cattle show in Islington, with the monarch shaking Tyler's hand and congratulating him on the team's success.

[2] He continued to play rugby for Auckland until 1911, and was also involved in swimming, rowing and yachting.