Born in Cooma, Australia, on the 28th September 1990 Battye is a second row by trade.
His professional career began in 2012 when his developmental contract with Australian Super Rugby franchise the Western Force was upgraded to a professional one.
He made his debut for the club in the 2012 season against the Queensland Reds. Away from rugby, Battye has a keen interest in the Arts and his own portrait, entitled 'Battye Blue', has appeared on Australia's National Portrait Gallery's website.
Battye signed for Oyonnax for the 2017-18 season from PROD2 side Beziers.
(Jul 17)
Career
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US Oyonnax No 5 Lock |
2017 - present |
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Western Force No 4 Lock |
2011 - 2016 |
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Combined NSW-QLD Country No 4 Lock |
2013 - 2016 |
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Beziers No 5 Lock |
2016 - 2017 |
