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Biography
Nat Butcher (born 25 July 1997) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League. He plays at lock and second-row.
Background
Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Butcher played his junior rugby league for the South Eastern Seagulls, before being signed by the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Butcher is the son of former Rabbitohs' player Blake Butcher.
Playing career
Early career
In November and December 2014, Butcher played for the Australian Schoolboys. After playing in the lower grades at the South Sydney Rabbitohs, he joined the Sydney Roosters in 2015. In 2015 and 2016, he played for the Roosters' NYC team.
2016
In round 26 of the 2016 NRL season, Butcher made his NRL debut for the Roosters against the Brisbane Broncos. In September, he was named at lock in the 2016 NYC Team of the Year.