Shokei Kin

Shokei Kin (金正奎, Kim Jung-gyu, born 3 October 1991) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays in the flanker position.[1] He currently plays for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby and the NTT Communications Shining Arcs in Japan's domestic Top League.[2][3]

Shokei Kin
Date of birth (1991-10-03) 3 October 1991
Place of birthHirakata, Osaka, Japan
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb; 209 lb)
SchoolKeiko Gakuen High School
UniversityWaseda University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Current team NTT Communications Shining Arcs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–present NTT Communications Shining Arcs 51 (60)
2016–2017 Sunwolves 9 (5)
Correct as of 21 February 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2017 Japan 7 (5)
Correct as of 21 February 2021

Early / Provincial Career

Kin has played all of his senior club rugby in Japan with the NTT Shining Arcs who he joined in 2014.[2][3]

Super Rugby career

He was selected as a member of the first ever Sunwolves squad ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season. He played in two matches during their debut campaign.[4]

International

Kin made his senior international debut in a match against Hong Kong on 7 May 2016 where he also scored is first try for his country. He was also selected for all three of Japan's matches during the 2016 mid-year rugby union internationals, featuring as a replacement against Canada in Vancouver and starting both tests in the home series against Scotland.[1]

Super Rugby Statistics
As of 18 August 2016[4]
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubMinsTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2016Sunwolves202110000000
Total202110000000

References
  1. "Shokei Kin ESPN Scrum Player Profile". ESPN. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  2. "Shokei Kin Top League Player Profile" (in Japanese). Top League. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  3. "Shokei Kin NTT Shining Arcs Player Profile" (in Japanese). NTT. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  4. "Shokei Kin itsrugby Player Statistics". itsrugby. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
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