About Yoshiharu Yamaguchi
Lived 1943 – 2026 (aged 83). Yoshiharu Yamaguchi was a Japanese rugby union player and screenwriter.
was a Japanese rugby union player. He made his debut for Japan against a touring New Zealand Universities team in Osaka on 12 March 1967. He last appeared for Japan against England's under 23 team in Twickenham on 13 October 1973.
Yamaguchi inspired the Japanese television series School Wars and the film School Wars: Hero which are based on his true story.
Yamaguchi died from a stroke on 29 May 2026, at the age of 83.
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Who was Yoshiharu Yamaguchi?
Japanese rugby union footballer (1943-2026)
When was Yoshiharu Yamaguchi born?
Yoshiharu Yamaguchi was born on 15 February 1943 in Mihama.
When did Yoshiharu Yamaguchi die?
Yoshiharu Yamaguchi died on 29 May 2026.
What was Yoshiharu Yamaguchi's occupation?
Yoshiharu Yamaguchi was a rugby union player and screenwriter.
What nationality was Yoshiharu Yamaguchi?
Yoshiharu Yamaguchi was Japanese.
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· Wikipedia: Yoshiharu Yamaguchi
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