Shoji Ito Explained

Shoji Ito
Birth Date:2 December 1980
Birth Place:Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan
Height:191cm (75inches)
Weight:102kg (225lb)
School:Hyogo Technical High School
University:Kyoto Sangyo University
Ru Position:Lock, Flanker, No.8
Years1:2003-2009
Clubs2:Kobelco Steelers
Years2:2009-2018
Apps2:104
Points2:50
Ru Clubupdate:16 February 2023
Repyears1:2012-2015
Repteam1:Japan
Repcaps1:36
Reppoints1:5
Ru Ntupdate:23 September 2015
Coachyears1:2018-2021
Coachteams1:Kyoto Sangyo University
Coachyears2:2021-
Coachteams2:MIE Honda HEAT (Forwards coach)
Apps1:62
Points1:?

is a coach and former Japanese rugby union player.[1] He was named in Japan's squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.[2] He has been the MIE Honda HEAT’ Forwards coach since 2021.

Playing career

2003-2009 Ricoh Black Rams

2004 International Rugby Academy of New Zealand

2005 Grammar Carlton Rugby Football Club (Auckland, New Zealand)

2009-2018 Kobelco Steelers

2012-2015 National team of Japan (・Japan v Wales 2013Rugby World Cup 2015)

Coaching career

2018-2020 Kyoto Sangyo University (Forwards coach)

2020-2021 Kyoto Sangyo University (Head coach)

2021- MIE Honda HEAT (Forwards coach)

2024 JAPAN XV (Assistant coach)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shoji Ito . ESPN . 18 September 2015 . 18 September 2015.
  2. Web site: Jones opts for versatility in naming RWC 2015 squad. Rugby World Cup. 31 August 2015. 31 August 2015.