Yuji Matsubara
Yuji Matsubara (松原雄二, Matsubara Yūji, born 5 September 1979) is a former Japanese rugby union player who played as a hooker. He spent his whole career playing for Kobelco Steelers in Japan's domestic Top League, playing over 35 times.[1] He was named in the Japan squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, making 3 appearances in the tournament.[2] He made a further 20 appearances for Japan in his career, scoring two tries.[3]
| Full name | Yuji Matsubara | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 5 September 1979 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 100 kg (15 st 10 lb; 220 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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References
- "Yuji Matsubara". ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- Japan Rugby Football Union
- "Fiji record first PNC win over Japan". World Rugby. 21 July 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
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