Shotaro Onishi (大西将太郎, Ōnishi shōtarō, born 18 November 1978) is a former Japanese rugby union player who played as a centre. He spent his whole career playing for both Kintetsu Liners and Toyota Industries Shuttles in Japan's domestic Top League, playing over 560 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 30 appearances for Japan in his career, scoring 71 points.[3]

Shotaro Onishi
Full nameShotaro Onishi
Date of birth (1978-11-18) 18 November 1978 (age 45)
Place of birthOsaka Prefecture, Japan
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight80 kg (12 st 8 lb; 180 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2013 Kintetsu Liners 38 (127)
2013–2016 Toyota Industries Shuttles 27 (145)
Correct as of 6 May 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000–2008 Japan 33 (71)
Correct as of 6 May 2021

References

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  1. ^ "Shotaro Onishi". ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  2. ^ Japan Rugby Football Union
  3. ^ "Japan vs Canada - Nailbiting finish". Rugby Dump. 28 September 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
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