Nathan Peats

Nathan Peats (born 5 October 1990) is a rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL. He primarily plays as a hooker, but can also fill in at lock.

Background

The son of former Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs hooker Geordi Peats, his schooling was completed at Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham. Peats was a South Sydney Junior who played for the La Perouse Panthers.

Professional playing career

South Sydney

Peats was Souths' Under 20s captain, scoring 14 tries in 46 Toyota Cup games. He captained the 2010 Under-20s South Sydney Rabbitohs team all the way to their grand final alongside team-mates Adam Reynolds, Dylan Farrell and Josh Starling, where they lost to the New Zealand Warriors 42-28.

On 1 April 2011, Peats made his NRL Premiership début for the Rabbitohs against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Bluetongue Stadium. Peats played in the Indigenous All Stars in 2012 and 2013, and represented City Origin in 2013. In June 2013, Peats signed a three-year deal with the Parramatta Eels starting from the 2014 season.