| Full name | Nick Hatton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | (2003-01-17) 17 January 2003 South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 103 kg (227 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hilton College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nick Hatton (born 17 January 2003) is a South African rugby union player for the Sharks in the Currie Cup.12 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.67 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
Hatton was recognised as the Sharks player of the season for the 2025 Currie Cup Premier Division.9
References
References
- "Nick Hatton". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- "South Africa MVP 2021: Loose forwards". NextGen XV. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- "Sharks squad". SA Rugby. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- "Cheetahs weave Specmagic to secure home semi-final". SA Rugby Magazine. 14 May 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- "Swys to lead overhauled Sharks". SA Rugby magazine. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- "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.
- "Nick Hatton leads HC 1st XV on at Northwood on 8 May 2021 | KZN10.COM". Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- "Hatton to lead sharks in third Currie Cup fixture". www.ultimaterugby.com. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- Greenaway, Mike (14 May 2026). "Andre the Giant among top winners at annual Sharks Awards banquet". IOL. Retrieved 15 May 2026.