Yuji Matsubara

Yuji Matsubara
Full nameYuji Matsubara
Date of birth (1979-09-05) 5 September 1979 (age 45)
Place of birthShimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight100 kg (15 st 10 lb; 220 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2014 Kobelco Steelers 39 (20)
Correct as of 6 May 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2004–2007 Japan 23 (10)
Correct as of 6 May 2021

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]

References

  1. ^ "Yuji Matsubara". ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  2. ^ Japan Rugby Football Union
  3. ^ "Fiji record first PNC win over Japan". World Rugby. 21 July 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2021.


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