Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_62 (reg_gp VARCHAR, player VARCHAR, rd__number VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many reg GP for nathan barrett in a round less than 8?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(reg_gp) FROM table_name_62 WHERE player = "nathan barrett" AND rd__number < 8