Shoji Ito

Shoji Ito
Date of birth (1980-12-02) 2 December 1980 (age 44)
Place of birthKobe, Hyōgo, Japan
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb)
SchoolHyogo Technical High School
UniversityKyoto Sangyo University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Flanker, No.8
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003-2009 Ricoh Black Rams 62 (?)
2009-2018 Kobelco Steelers 104 (50)
Correct as of 16 February 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012-2015 Japan 36 (5)
Correct as of 23 September 2015
Coaching career
Years Team
2018-2021 Kyoto Sangyo University
2021- MIE Honda HEAT (Forwards coach)

Shoji Ito (伊藤 鐘史, Itō Shōji, born 2 December 1980) 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 2013 ・Rugby 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)

References

  1. ^ "Shoji Ito". ESPN. 18 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Jones opts for versatility in naming RWC 2015 squad". Rugby World Cup. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.


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