Harumichi Tatekawa Explained

Harumichi Tatekawa
Fullname:Harumichi Tatekawa
Birth Date:2 December 1989
Birth Place:Nara, Japan
Height:1.8m (05.9feet)
Weight:95kg (209lb)
University:Tenri University
Position:Fly-half / inside-centre
Currentclub:Kubota Spears
Years1:2012–present
Clubs1:Kubota Spears
Apps1:103
Points1:284
Years2:2016–2019
Apps2:24
Points2:8
Years3:2019
Apps3:4
Points3:0
Repyears1:2009
Repteam1:Japan U20
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:2
Repyears2:2012–present
Repcaps2:55
Reppoints2:64
Clubupdate:21 October 2022
Repupdate:21 February 2021

is a Japanese rugby union player who can play either as a fly-half or centre. He plays for the Kubota Spears in Japan and the in the international Super Rugby competition.[1] [2]

Career

Tatekawa started his professional career in Japan's Top League playing for Kubota Spears in Chiba.[3] His impressive record made the former national coach Eddie Jones recommend him to Brumbies' boss Stephen Larkham. The Brumbies were looking for new talent in the 10/12 area due to an injury to Christian Lealiifano and were happy to take him on as part of their development plan. The former Wallabies and Spears player Toutai Kefu sang Tatekawa's praises on signing for the Brumbies, saying he was the best Japanese player he had ever seen.[2]

International

Tatekawa made his international debut for the Brave Blossoms in an away match against Kazakhstan in April 2012. To date he has made 39 appearances and scored 59 points including seven tries.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Tatekawa signs on as UC Brumbies first Japanese player . Brumbies . 7 January 2014 . 7 January 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140107110005/http://www.brumbies.com.au/News/Article/tabid/1213/ArticleID/10703/Default.aspx . 7 January 2014 .
    - Web site: Brumbies dip into Japan market . Rugby 365 . 5 January 2014 . 6 January 2014.
  2. Web site: Brumbies sign Japan star Harumichi Tatekawa . ESPN Scrum . 6 January 2014 . 6 January 2014.
  3. Web site: Harumichi Tatekawa itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics . Its Rugby . 6 January 2014.
  4. Web site: Harumichi Tatekawa . ESPN Scrum . 6 January 2014.