Dylan Riley (rugby union)

Dylan Riley (ディラン ライリー, Diran Rairī, born 2 May 1997) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a centre for Japan Rugby League One club Saitama Wild Knights. Born in South Africa, he represents Japan at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.[1][2]

Dylan Riley
Date of birth (1997-05-02) 2 May 1997
Place of birthDurban, South Africa
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight102 kg (225 lb; 16 st 1 lb)
SchoolThe Southport School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing
Current team Saitama Wild Knights
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Brisbane City 5 (10)
2019– Saitama Wild Knights 47 (130)
Correct as of 28 August 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Australia U20 2 (5)
2021– Japan 14 (10)
2023 Japan XV 2 (0)
Correct as of 28 August 2023

International career

After 3 Top League seasons for Panasonic Wild Knights, Dylan Riley received his first call-up to his adopted country, Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named Dylan Riley in a 52-man training squad ahead of British and Irish Lions test.[3]

Honours

Saitama Wild Knights

References

  1. "Dylan Riley". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  2. "Dylan Riley – League One". league-one.jp.
  3. "Japan name 21 uncapped players in 52-man training squad ahead of British and Irish Lions test". RugbyPass. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.


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