Nathan Den Hoedt (born 6 January 1997) is an Australian

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player, currently playing for the

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(MLR). His preferred position is

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Professional career

Den Hoedt signed for

side

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ahead of the

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. He had previously played in the

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for both and .

References

External links

itsrugby.co.uk Profile
1997 births Living people Australian rugby union players Rugby union locks LA Giltinis players Rugby union flankers Brisbane City (rugby union) players New South Wales Country Eagles players Houston SaberCats players Place of birth missing (living people) {{Australia-rugbyunion-bio-stub