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Nathan Sharpe, the only man to play in all seven of the Wallabies games at the World Cup, has cemented his place as the number one lock in Australia.

Highly regarded, Nathan was voted by his fellow team mates and opponents for the Australian Rugby Medal for Excellence in 2002, following such an accolade he then went on to debut for Australia later that year.

Personal Information
Name Nathan Sharpe
D.O.B 26th February 1978
Resides Perth, Western Australia
Position Lock

Interesting Facts
Marital status Married with two children
Favourite song Indifference by Pearl Jam
Favourite movie Anchorman
Hobbies Anything to do with the ocean, above and below
Can't live without Good food and good company
Superstitions I put my left sock on first
Cooking expertise I leave that to my wife
Favourite food Seafood and Spaghetti
Describe yourself Bald, friendly, competitive, compassionate, driven and loyal
Favourite quote "Never judge a man till you've walked a mile in his shoes"
Career History

Current
  • Lock for the Wallabies
  • Captain of Western Force

2001
  • Debut for the Wallabies (Australia v France)

1998
  • Debut for the Queensland Reds (Reds v Hurricanes)

1996 - 1997
  • Represented Australia for Under 19's and Under 20's

Awards and Accolades

2007
  • Awarded 'John Eales Medal'

2006
  • Captained Western Force in its inaugural Super 14

2005
  • Captained the Wallabies (Australia vs Samoa)

2004
  • Captained the Wallabies for Bledisloe Cup match (Australia v New Zealand)

2003
  • Voted 'Super 12 Player of the Year' by The Australian newspaper
  • Played in all 7 games of the World Cup

2002
  • Awarded 'Australian Rugby Medal of Excellence'
  • Named 'Rookie of the Year'
  • Debuted for the Australian Wallabies
Community Involvement

  • WA patron of the Ronald McDonald Family Retreats
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