About Masanori Takura
Born 1966. Masanori Takura is a Japanese rugby union player.
is a Japanese rugby union prop.
Biography After graduating from Higashiuji High School and from Kyoto Sangyo University, in 1989, Takura joined Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars team. In that same year, he caught the eye of Hiroaki Shukuzawa who just became coach of the Japan national team, stating that "Takura is strong and stable in the scrum ". Takura debuted on 29 May 1989, in Tokyo against Scotland XV, where Japan won 28-24. Since then, in the "Shukuzawa Japan" era, he reigned as a firm right prop, winning a total of 16 caps. He also took part at the 1991 and 1995 Rugby World Cups.
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Who is Masanori Takura?
Japanese rugby union footballer (1966-)
When was Masanori Takura born?
Masanori Takura was born on 30 September 1966 in Kyoto Prefecture.
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Masanori Takura is a rugby union player.
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Masanori Takura is Japanese.
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