Get Ready for Action: Japan Men’s Sevens National Team Embarks on Thrilling China Tour
Japan Men’s Sevens National Team Announces China Tour Schedule and Members
The Japan Rugby Football Union, a public interest incorporated foundation, is pleased to announce the schedule and participating members of the Japan Men’s Sevens National Team’s China Tour, which will take place from September 19th (Thursday) to 23rd (Monday, national holiday).
During this tour, the team will participate in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2024 China Tournament, which will be held from Saturday, September 21st to Sunday, September 22nd. The registered members for the tournament will be announced at a later date.
Japan Men’s Sevens National Team China Tour Schedule
- Tour dates: September 19th (Thursday) to September 23rd (Monday, holiday)
- Tournament Dates: September 21st (Sat) – 22nd (Sun) Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2024 China Tournament
Japan Men’s Sevens Team China Tour Members
| Name | Affiliation | School | Height | Weight | Date of birth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ren Ouchi | Mazda SkyActives Hiroshima | Toyo University | 183 | 84 | 1999/1/22 |
| Joshua Kerevi | Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi | Tenri University | 190 | 100 | 1992/6/18 |
| Shota Goto | Nihon University | Saga Technical High School | 176 | 80 | 2004/4/11 |
| Bai Guoliangda | Osaka Prefectural Police Rugby Club | Teikyo University | 167 | 69 | 2000/2/29 |
| Shiwaike Toyoma | Osaka Prefectural Police Rugby Club | Teikyo University | 176 | 76 | 1999/8/6 |
| Yoshinari Takai | NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu | Kyoto Sangyo University | 176 | 82 | 2001/12/9 |
| Shotaro Tsuoka | Japan Rugby Football Union | Teikyo University | 181 | 85 | 1996/3/22 |
| Ikuya Dobashi | Red Hurricanes Osaka | Toyo University | 180 | 85 | 2001/2/13 |
| Takemichi Nakano | Toyota Verblitz | Nippon Sport Science University | 186 | 96 | 1996/12/18 |
| Kota Nakama | Meiji University | Josho Gakuen High School | 166 | 74 | 2003/9/26 |
| Yasuteru Yamaguchi | Red Hurricanes Osaka | Teikyo University | 177 | 92 | 2001/11/17 |
| Yamato Tetsumasa | Meiji University | Saga Technical High School | 170 | 80 | 2005/6/13 |
| Taichi Yoshizawa | Red Hurricanes Osaka | Rissho University | 175 | 80 | 1991/7/18 |
Staff
| Name | Affiliation | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Koichi Umeda | Japan Rugby Football Union | Team Director |
| Phil Greening | Japan Rugby Football Union | Head Coach |
| Yusuke Kobuki | Ricoh Japan Co., Ltd. | Coach |
| Takuji Nishida | Japan Rugby Football Union | Strength and Conditioning Coach |
| Shin Oiwa | Akabane East Exit Hospital | Team Doctor |
| Masahiro Furudate | Lineart Co., Ltd. | Physiotherapist |
| Yu Iwai | Japan Rugby Football Union | Analyst |
| Tatsuya Watanuki | Japan Rugby Football Union | Team Manager |