Troy Nathan
| Full name | Troy Nathan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 October 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Height | Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). | ||
| Weight | 97 kg (15.3 st; 214 lb) | ||
| School | Kelston Boys High School, Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Current status | |||
| Position(s) | 1st 5 / Centre | ||
| Current team | Lazio Rugby | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | 1st 5 / Centre / Goal Kicker | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2002–07 2007–11 2011–13 2013 2013– 2014 |
Counties Manukau Connacht Glasgow Warriors Mogliano Rugby Lazio Rugby Zebre |
49 73 20 12 23 1 |
(446) (45) (10) |
| correct as of 29 August 2014. | |||
Troy Nathan (born 9 October 1983) is a professional New Zealand-born rugby union player. Coming through Kelston Boys High School 1996-2001 Repersenting New Zealand age grade at Rugby, Touch Football & Softball. In 2001 at the age of 17 years repersenting the New Zealand Men's touch team. In 2002 he signed with Counties Manukau Rugby Union until 2007. Then moving on to Europe in 2007 had 4 seasons with Connacht Rugby 2 season with Glasgow Warriors then in 2013[1] making his way to Italian Rugby Federation playing the remaining 4 months with Mogliano Rugby. Being successful by winning the 2012-2013 Italian National Competition National Championship of Excellence. In 2013 he signed a 2-year deal with Lazio Roma Rugby that will see him out till 2015 where he will be qualified to repersent Italian Rugby Federation. In 2014 he also played for Zebre. He is qualified to play for Ireland.[2] Nathan played in the Super 14 & Air New Zealand Cup competition. He has played for New Zealand at youth level. He is a utility back, having played in the number 10, 12 and 13 positions. Goal kicking specialist.
During his professional rugby career Troy has maintained part-time studies with a view to life post-rugby. He completed a diploma in Diet & Nutrition, and is now specialising in Children & Adolescent Nutrition. He has also studied for a Sales and Marketing Degree, where he looks to gain a network base and more insight in Part-time Sports Management. Troy also has a background in the fitness industry as a qualified Personal Trainer with two years experience. He has completed the IRB Level 1 & 2 coaching course, providing resource coaching at clubs and schools across all ages and levels.
References
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- ↑ http://www.irishrugby.ie/6855_11606.php
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv918nMuglI
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