Tomoki Osada Explained

is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a centre for Japan and Saitama Wild Knights in the Japan Rugby League One.[1] [2]

Biography

Tomoki was born in Kyoto Prefecture. He captained Tōkai University Gyōsei High School to a national championship and secured a berth in an all-Japan schoolboy 15. He later stamped his authority playing for Waseda University, where, as a fresher, he positioned himself as a regular starter.[3]

Career

He was an integral member of the Saitama Wild Knights squad, which emerged as runners-up in the 2022–23 Japan Rugby League One – Division 1 after losing the final against Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay, in a closely fought contest as it went down the wire with the final scoreline of 15 - 17, being tilted in favor of Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay.[4] He was adjudged as the rookie of the year for his notable performance in the 2022/23 Japan Rugby League One season and was also subsequently named in the league’s team of the year for the 2022/23 season.

Osada was named in Japanese squad for the 2023 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup, a tournament which was organised for the preparation of the Pacific nations ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. He made his international debut against Samoa on 22 July 2023 at the 2023 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup.[5] [6]

He was also included in Japanese squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup and his first World Cup match came against England in a Pool D clash which was played at Allianz Riviera.[7] [8] [9] In August 2024, he was named in the 34-member Japanese squad for the 2024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup.[10] [11] Japan eventually emerged as runners-up to Fiji after losing by 41–17 in the Grand Final.[12]

He was also a member of the Saitama Wild Knights squad which emerged as runners-up in the 2023–24 Japan Rugby League One – Division 1 against Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.[13] [14] [15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ONE . JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE . Tomoki Osada （2022-23） . 2024-11-29 . JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE OFFICIAL SITE . en.
  2. Web site: 長田智希 Junior Japan Player Profiles . 2024-11-29 . Japan Rugby Football Union . en.
  3. Web site: 2023-09-15 . Osada Tomoki: Versatile Back Eyeing Tries at Rugby World Cup . 2024-11-29 . nippon.com . en.
  4. Web site: ONE . JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE . SAITAMA Panasonic WILD KNIGHTS vs Kubota Spears Funabashi TOKYO-BAY（NTT JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE 2022-23 PLAY-OFFS TOURNAMENT：2023-05-20） . 2024-11-29 . JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE OFFICIAL SITE . en.
  5. Brave Blossoms to Face Samoa In Opening Pacific Nations Match . Japan Rugby . 20 July 2023 . 2024-11-29.
  6. News: Former Wallaby and All Black set to debut for Manu Samoa against Japan . Planet Rugby . 20 July 2023 . 2024-11-29.
  7. News: Brave Blossoms 2023 World Cup Squad Announced . en.rugby-japan.jp . Rugby Japan . 15 August 2023 . 2024-11-29.
  8. Web site: 2023-09-16 . Japan make four changes for England showdown in Nice . 2024-11-29 . The Fiji Times . en-US.
  9. Web site: rugbybworldcup.com . ENG 34-12 JPN: England top Pool D after bonus-point win over Japan ｜ Rugby World Cup 2023 . 2024-11-29 . www.rugbyworldcup.com . en.
  10. Web site: 7 August 2024 . Japan Men's National Rugby Team (Brave Blossoms) . live . en.rugby-japan.jp . . https://web.archive.org/web/20240811181917/http://en.rugby-japan.jp/2024/08/07/jones-picks-youthful-squad-ahead-of-pacific-nations-cup/ . 11 August 2024 .
  11. News: Kenjin . Saito . Japanese . Japan Rugby Team Announces Members for Miyazaki Training Camp and Pacific Nations Cup Tour to Canada . 7 August 2024 . ラグビー日本代表、宮崎合宿及び、パシフィック・ネーションズカップのカナダ遠征メンバーを発表 . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20240811181918/https://news.jsports.co.jp/rugby/article/20190310227484/ . 11 August 2024 .
  12. Web site: Pacific Nations Cup . 2024-11-29 . Pacific Nations Cup . en.
  13. Web site: Official Match Report SAITAMA Panasonic WILD KNIGHTS vs TOSHIBA BRAVE LUPUS TOKYO（NTT JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE 2023-24 PLAY-OFFS：2024-05-26） . 2024-11-29 . league-one.jp.
  14. Web site: ONE . JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE . SAITAMA Panasonic WILD KNIGHTS vs TOSHIBA BRAVE LUPUS TOKYO（NTT JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE 2023-24 PLAY-OFFS：2024-05-26） . 2024-11-29 . JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE OFFICIAL SITE . en.
  15. Web site: NEWS . KYODO . Rugby: Brave Lupus upset Wild Knights in thrilling League One final . 2024-11-29 . Kyodo News+.

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