Naoki Ozawa Explained

Naoki Ozawa
Fullname:Naoki Ozawa
Birth Date:1988 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Japan
Height:1.82m (05.97feet)
Weight:97kg (214lb)
Position:Flanker
Currentclub:Suntory Sungoliath
Years1:2013–present
Clubs1:Suntory Sungoliath
Apps1:55
Points1:30
Repyears1:2017–present
Repcaps1:4
Reppoints1:5
Clubupdate:24 May 2021
Repupdate:24 May 2021

is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a Flanker.[1] He currently plays for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan's domestic Top League.

International

Ozawa was called-up to his country's wider training squad in April 2021, ahead of British and Irish Lions test.[2] On 24 May, he was named in the 36-man squad for the match against the Sunwolves and tour of Scotland and Ireland.[3] He had previously won 4 caps for his country in 2017, debuting against Korea in the opening match of the 2017 Asia Rugby Championship.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Naoki Ozawa. Ultimate Rugby. 24 May 2021.
  2. News: Japan name 21 uncapped players in 52-man training squad ahead of British and Irish Lions test. RugbyPass. 14 April 2021. 22 April 2021.
  3. News: Brave Blossoms Squad Announced Ahead of European Tour. Japan Rugby Union. 24 May 2021. 24 May 2021.
  4. Web site: South Korea vs Japan. Asia Rugby. 22 April 2017. 24 May 2021.