Makoto Lavemai (ラベマイまこと, born Makoto Ebuchi, July 2, 1997) is a Japanese women's rugby union player. She played for Yokogawa Musashino Artemi Stars .[1][2]
| Date of birth | 2 July 1997 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Fukuoka, Japan | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||||||||||||||||
| School | Fukuoka High School | ||||||||||||||||
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Biography
editLavemai graduated from Fukuoka High School in 2016, and entered Aoyama Gakuin University.[3] She graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University in 2020, then joined Toppan Printing.[4] Her husband is also a rugby player, Sione Lavemai.[5]
Rugby career
editLavemai competed for Japan at the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland.[6][7] In 2021, She played in Japan's autumn test match against Ireland in November. They were narrowly defeated 15–12.[8]
Lavemai joined the Brumbies for the 2022 Super W season, along with Sakura Fifteens teammate, Mana Furuta.[9][10] She played against Ireland again in August 2022. Despite a four-point margin at half-time; Ireland managed to make a comeback to outscore Japan by 50 points.[11]
In September 2022, Lavemai started in Japan's historic match against the Black Ferns ahead of the World Cup.[12][13] Japan were trounced 95–12 with the Black Ferns scoring 15 tries.[14][15] She also competed at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[16] She featured in the matches against Canada and Italy in the pool stage.[17][18][19]
References
edit- ^ "Makoto Ebuchi". www.ultimaterugby.com. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "Makoto Ebuchi - Player Profile - Rugby". Eurosport. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "すっぴんは…。青学大ラグビー部史上初女子選手・江渕まこと、秩父宮を駆ける。 - ラグビーリパブリック" (in Japanese). 2016-06-06. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "凸版印刷、女子ラグビー江渕選手採用". 凸版印刷 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "Les internationales japonaises Lavemai et Furuta signent chez les Brumbies". Asierugby (in French). 2022-02-09. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ^ JRFU. "「女子ラグビーワールドカップ2017 アイルランド大会」女子日本代表メンバー及び遠征スケジュール｜日本ラグビーフットボール協会｜RUGBY：FOR ALL「ノーサイドの精神」を、日本へ、世界へ。". www.rugby-japan.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "Makoto Ebuchi - Rugby player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "Autumn Test Match: Ireland v Japan". Irish Rugby. 2021-11-20. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ^ Oba, Yumi (2022-03-29). "Japanese duo, Mana and Makoto prepares for rugby World Cup under the support of Brumbies Super W". SBS Language. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ^ "Brumbies Super W squad confirmed for 2022". brumbies.rugby. 2022-02-09. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ^ "Future Looks Bright As Ireland Start Historic Series With A Bang". Irish Rugby. 2022-08-20. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ^ Julian, Adam (2022-09-23). "PREVIEW: Black Ferns v Japan (Eden Park)". allblacks.com. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ^ Julian, Adam (2022-09-22). "Black Ferns and Japan set for historic first Test". allblacks.com. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ^ Burnes, Campbell (2022-09-24). "Woodman bags seven tries in Japan rout". allblacks.com. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ^ Long, David (2022-09-24). "From sevens to seven tries for Portia Woodman as Black Ferns rout Japan". Stuff. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ^ JRFU. "(10月16日更新) 女子日本代表ニュージーランド遠征メンバーのお知らせ｜日本ラグビーフットボール協会｜RUGBY：FOR ALL「ノーサイドの精神」を、日本へ、世界へ。". www.rugby-japan.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "RWC 2022 – Japan vs Canada – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ^ "Sakura Fifteen Team to Play Italy in Final RWC Pool Match". Japan Rugby Football Union. 2022-10-21. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ^ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-22). "Japan Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Japan 8-21 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
External links
edit- Makoto Lavemai at Japan Rugby