Kyle Hatherell (born 3 April 1995) is a South African

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player who plays for

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. He previously played for Worcester Warriors in

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in the RFU Championship and

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in France's

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Career

Hatherell was born and raised in South Africa but is England qualified. He previously played for

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and Sharks at Under-21s in South Africa. He also played for Marr in Scotland's Super 6 competition. On 3 April 2018, it was confirmed that Hatherell signed for

in the RFU Championship from the 2018–19 season. He made his debut for Jersey against

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in September 2018. On 16 March 2021, Hatherell left Jersey with immediate effect as he signs for Worcester Warriors in the

. Hatherell made his debut as a replacement in the defeat by Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park the following month. He scored his first try for Warriors against Gloucester Rugby at Sixways in October 2021. Following Worcester's entry into administration Hatherell was made redundant, he subsequently joined

for the remained of the 2022-23 season. On 26 January 2023,

announced Hatherell as a new signing for the 2023-24 season.

References

External links

Worcester Warriors Profile
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