About Naoya Okubo
Born 1975. Naoya Okubo is a Japanese rugby union player.
(born 27 September 1975) is a former Japanese rugby union player. Okubo played 23 matches for the Japan national rugby union team from 1999 to 2004. His regular playing positions were Flanker and Lock.
Okubo is the coach of Top League team Suntory Sungoliath. In 2015, Okubo became the coach of NTT Communications Shining Arcs.
He was named the first Non-Kiwi coach of the Sunwolves in their last year of Super Rugby in 2020.
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Who is Naoya Okubo?
Japanese rugby union footballer
When was Naoya Okubo born?
Naoya Okubo was born on 27 September 1975 in Kanagawa Prefecture.
What is Naoya Okubo's occupation?
Naoya Okubo is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Naoya Okubo?
Naoya Okubo is Japanese.
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