Takanori Kumagae (熊谷皇紀, Kumagai kōki, born 1 January 1978) is a former Japanese rugby union player who played as a lock. He spent his whole career playing for NEC Green Rockets in Japan's domestic Top League, playing a single season.[1] He was named in the Japan squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, making 1 appearance in the tournament.[2] He made a further 25 appearances for Japan in his career, scoring one try.[3]
| Full name | Takanori Kumagae | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 1 January 1978 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Fukuoka, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 103 kg (16 st 3 lb; 227 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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References
edit- ^ "Takanori Kumagae". ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ Japan Rugby Football Union
- ^ "IRB Pacific Nations Cup Preview". World Rugby. 8 June 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
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