Nathan McBeth (born 8 June 1998) is a professional

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player who plays for

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in the

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. He previously played for the in

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, the in the

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and the in the Rugby Challenge. His primary position is loosehead prop, and he has represented South Africa and Scotland at youth level.

Rugby union career

Professional career

McBeth made his Super Rugby debut for the Lions in March 2019, coming on as a replacement in their 47–39 victory over the in

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. McBeth signed for

on 24 October 2021. McBeth stated: "I'm very thankful for the opportunity to join the Warriors. It will be an honour to represent them for the next few years. I can’t wait to meet the team and start to train with them. It’s a dream come true for me. Glasgow has always stood out for me because of the exciting brand of rugby that they play and I’m very excited to become a part of that." McBeth made his competitive debut as a replacement in the away match against Benetton Treviso on 27 November 2021. He became Glasgow Warrior No. 337.

International career

McBeth represented South Africa at Under-18 level, playing for the South Africa Schools team in the Under-19 International Series in

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. At the start of 2018, he represented the Scotland Under-20 team at the

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, and a few months later, he played for the South Africa Under-20 team at the

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. In June 2024 McBeth was called up to the senior Scotland squad for a tour of the Americas.

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* * 1998 births Alumni of Monument High School Living people Glasgow Warriors players Golden Lions players Lions (United Rugby Championship) players Rugby union players from Welkom Rugby union props Scottish rugby union players South Africa Under-20 international rugby union players South African people of Scottish descent South African rugby union players {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub