Brendan Neilson
Brendan Neilson (born 5 April 1978) is a New Zealand-Japanese former rugby union player who played as a Centre in Japan for Coca-Cola Red Sparks,[1] NEC Green Rockets and Kamaishi Seawaves. He studied in Japan at Sendai Ikuei High School, then Ryutsu Keizai University. On graduation he first joined NEC Green Rockets. He has a bachelor's degree in tourism and social studies.
| Birth name | Brendan Neilson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 5 April 1978 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (14 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Sendai Ikuei High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Ryutsu Keizai University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | IBDP World History Instructor & Rugby Head Coach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 2006, he obtained Japanese citizenship, though at international level he has yet to represent the senior Japan squad, having played for the Japan A and Under-23 sides.[2]
In April 2015 he began working as IBDP World History Instructor & Rugby Head Coach at Sendai Ikuei High School and is still currently there.
Notes
- TOKYO (OCT 18) – Sanyo go point clear of Suntory rugbyjapan.com
- Top League Profiles 2009-10: (10) Coca-Cola West Red Sparks rugbyinternational.net
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