Yukio Motoki (元木由記雄, Motoki Yukio) (born Higashiōsaka, Osaka. August 27, 1971) is a former Japanese rugby union footballer. He played as a centre and was known for his powerful running and tackling.
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| Date of birth | August 27, 1971 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Higashiōsaka, Osaka | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 202 lb (92 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Aida High School, Higashiosaka | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Meiji University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He played for Meiji University and for Kobelco Steelers in the Japanese Top League.
Motoki had 79 caps representing Japan, scoring 9 tries, 45 points in aggregate, from 1991 to 2005. He was selected for four Rugby World Cup finals: in 1991, without playing; in 1995, playing in three matches; in 1999, again in three matches; and in 2003. He never scored in any of his World Cup presences.
References
editExternal links
edit- Yukio Motoki at ESPNscrum
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