Nathan Merritt
Rugby league player with South Sydney Rabbitohs
Born
May 26th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Debuted in the National Rugby League (NRL) in 2002, achieving significant recognition for performances with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Accumulated numerous accolades during a career that spanned over a decade, highlighted by contributions to the team's success during the 2014 NRL grand final victory. Excelled as a try-scorer and showcased notable speed on the field. Retired from professional rugby league in 2015, concluding a significant tenure in Australian sports.
Played for South Sydney Rabbitohs
Contributed to the 2014 NRL Grand Final victory
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