Kotaro Matsushima

Kotaro Matsushima
Matsushima representing Japan during the Rugby World Cup
Full nameKotaro Munyaradzi Matsushima
Date of birth (1993-02-26) 26 February 1993 (age 31)
Place of birthPretoria, South Africa
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight88 kg (194 lb; 13 st 12 lb)
SchoolGraeme College
Tōin Gakuen High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, Wing, Centre
Current team Tokyo Sungoliath
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 Sharks 2 (5)
2014–2020 Tokyo Sungoliath 55 (125)
2015 Eastern Suburbs 7 (5)
2016 Melbourne Rebels 5 (0)
2017–2018 Sunwolves 14 (7)
2020–2022 Clermont 45 (55)
2022– Tokyo Sungoliath 16 (15)
Correct as of 28 August 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014– Japan 51 (115)
2023 Japan XV 2 (5)
Correct as of 28 August 2023

Kotaro Munyaradzi Matsushima (松島 幸太朗, Matsushima Kōtarō, born 26 February 1993) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a fullback for Japan Rugby League One club Tokyo Sungoliath. Born in South Africa, he represents Japan at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Kotaro Matsushima". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  2. ^ "It's Rugby Player Profile Kotaro Matsushima". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  3. ^ "ESPN Scrum Player Profile Kotaro Matsushima". Retrieved 5 February 2015.