Second-year hooker, 5'9", 200 pounds, sophomore at USC. Gained experience as a true freshman in 2024. Focuses on physicality and technical skill in scrums, with accurate lineout throws and a low body position.​

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2024 (Freshman)

Joined the South Carolina rugby program in August 2024 and completed fall camp. Played in 5 of 9 A-side matches as a true freshman, scoring two tries. Contributed in a close match against NCR National Champions, Kentucky. Named Academic All-American for the 2024-25 school year.

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HIGH SCHOOL

Graduated from Cuthbertson High School in Charlotte, N.C. in June 2024. Multi-sport athlete, playing seven years of lacrosse and serving as a captain of the high school lacrosse team. In rugby, ranked third in tries for the 2023-24 season, earned multiple Man of the Match honors, and helped lead Myers Park to its first-ever state semifinal appearance.​​

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PERSONAL

Nicholas S. Clarke was born November 28, 2006. Majoring in Finance at the Darla Moore School of Business.