Taku Inokuchi (猪口拓, Inokuchi Taku, born 5 October 1982) is a former Japanese rugby union player who played as a hooker. He spent his whole career playing for Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan's domestic Top League, playing over 10 times.[1] He was named as a backup player for Japan for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, making two appearances in the tournament.[2] He made a further 5 appearances for Japan, scoring a try.[3]

Taku Inokuchi
Full nameTaku Inokuchi
Date of birth (1982-10-05) 5 October 1982 (age 41)
Place of birthJapan
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight100 kg (15 st 10 lb; 220 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2013 Toshiba Brave Lupus 11 (0)
Correct as of 6 May 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–2008 Japan 7 (5)
Correct as of 6 May 2021

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  1. ^ "Taku Inokuchi". ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Kirwan announces Japan's Rugby World Cup squad". Taiwan News. 11 August 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Australia A call up more Wallaby firepower". World Rugby. 27 June 2008. Retrieved 6 May 2021.

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