Taiyo Ando

is a Japanese rugby union player and former Japan international who played as a loose forward position. He played for Toyota Verblitz from 2010 until 2018 before joining Shimizu Blue Sharks. He left Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks at the end of February 2023. He also played seven matched for the Sunwolves during 2016 Super rugby season and earned two caps for Japan in 2016.

Club Career

Ando joined Toyota Verblitz in 2010. In the 2015-16 Top League season, he scored six tries and shared the league's top try-scorer award with Shota Emi of Suntory Sungoliath. He served as Toyota Verblitz's captain during 2016-17 season. After eight seasons with the club, Ando left Toyota in April 2018.

Super Rugby Career

Ando was selected as a member of the first ever Sunwolves squad ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season. He played seven matches in their debut campaign.

International

Ando made his debut for the Japanese national side in a match against South Korea on April 30, 2016. He earned his second cap during the 2016 mid-year rugby union internationals series against .

Super Rugby Statistics

Season Team Games Starts Sub Mins Tries Cons Pens Drops Points Yel Red 2016 7 3 4 284 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 7 3 4 284 0 0 0 0 0 0 0