Taiyo Ando
Japanese rugby union player (born 1987)
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Taiyo Ando (安藤 泰洋, Andō Taiyō; born 22 August 1987) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays in the loose forward position.[1] He currently plays for Toyota Verblitz in Japan's domestic Top League.[2][3][4]
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight96 kg (15 st 2 lb; 212 lb)
SchoolAkita Kogyo High School
| Born | 22 August 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 96 kg (15 st 2 lb; 212 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Akita Kogyo High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Kanto Gakuin University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early / Provincial Career
Super Rugby Career
Ando was selected as a member of the first ever Sunwolves squad ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season. He played 7 matches in their debut campaign.[2][5]
International
Ando made his debut for the Japanese national side in a match against South Korea on April 30, 2016. He earned his second cap during the 2016 mid-year rugby union internationals series against Canada.[1]