Yusuke Niwai (庭井 祐輔, Niwai Yūsuke, born 22 October 1991) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a Hooker.[1] He currently plays for Sunwolves in Super Rugby and Canon Eagles in Japan's domestic Top League.[2]

Yusuke Niwai
Full nameYusuke Niwai
Date of birth (1991-10-22) 22 October 1991 (age 33)
Place of birthHyogo Prefecture, Japan
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb; 225 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Canon Eagles
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–present Canon Eagles 47 (20)
2017–2018 Sunwolves 18 (0)
Correct as of 20 February 2020
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 Japan U20 4 (0)
2017–2018 Japan 8 (0)
Correct as of 20 February 2020

References

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  1. ^ "Yusuke Niwai ESPN Scrum Player Profile". ESPN. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Yusuke Niwai itsrugby Profile". itsrugby. Retrieved 22 January 2018.