Shota Emi

Shota Emi (翔太恵美, Shōta Emi, born 8 December 1991) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a wing. He currently plays for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan's domestic Top League.[1] He represented the Sunwolves in the 2017 Super Rugby season, scoring a try after just 24 seconds in a match against the Cheetahs, the fastest try recorded in an 18-team Super Rugby competition.[2] Emi also represented Japan at rugby sevens, playing for them at the 2013 World Cup.[3]

Shota Emi
Full nameShota Emi
Date of birth (1991-12-08) 8 December 1991
Place of birthJapan
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight94 kg (14 st 11 lb; 207 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Current team Suntory Sungoliath
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–present Suntory Sungoliath 34 (120)
2017 Sunwolves 8 (15)
Correct as of 24 January 2021
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2013 Japan Sevens 1 (World Cup)
Correct as of 24 January 2021

References

  1. "Shota Emi itsrugby Profile". itsrugby. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  2. "Cheetahs snatch victory from the Sunwolves". ESPN Rugby. 11 March 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  3. "2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens Teams". World Rugby. Archived from the original on 11 August 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2017.


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