Nick Hatton

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Nick Hatton
Full nameNick Hatton
Date of birth (2003-01-17) 17 January 2003 (age 21)
Place of birthSouth Africa
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
School Hilton College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Number 8
Current team Sharks (Currie Cup)
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022– Sharks (Currie Cup) 2 (0)
Correct as of 23 June 2022

Nick Hatton (born 17 January 2003) is a South African rugby union player for the Sharks in the Currie Cup. [1] [2] His regular position is flanker or number eight.

Hatton was a mid-season addition to the Sharks side for the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division. [3] He made his Currie Cup debut for the Sharks against the Free State Cheetahs in Round 11 of the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division. [4]

Hatton made his United Rugby Championship debut on 19 April 2024, starting against Glasgow Warriors. [5]

He attended Hilton College, where he captained their First XV rugby side. [6] [7] Additionally, he served as the school's Head of School in 2021.

Hatton was named as captain for the Sharks during the 2024 Currie Cup Premier Division. [8]

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References

  1. "Nick Hatton". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  2. "South Africa MVP 2021: Loose forwards". NextGen XV. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  3. "Sharks squad". SA Rugby. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  4. "Cheetahs weave Specmagic to secure home semi-final". SA Rugby Magazine. 14 May 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  5. "Swys to lead overhauled Sharks". SA Rugby magazine. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  6. "Cell C Sharks Schools vs Pumas Saturday October 9 2021 by Sharks Uncaged - Issuu". issuu.com. The Sharks. 9 October 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  7. "Nick Hatton leads HC 1st XV on at Northwood on 8 May 2021 | KZN10.COM" . Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  8. "Hatton to lead sharks in third Currie Cup fixture". www.ultimaterugby.com. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.