He played 23 times for the All Blacks including 14 Tests.
The loose forward featured in the 1966 series victory over the British and Irish Lions scoring two tries in the third Test.
Nathan made his debut for Auckland at 18 and played 88 games in the Blue and White Hoops, scoring 51 points.
He scored a last-minute try as Auckland successfully defended the Ranfurly Shield with a 19-18 victory over Canterbury in 1960.
