Bruce Ferguson (rugby union)

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Bruce Ferguson
Date of birth (1969-07-25) July 25, 1969 (age 54)
Place of birth Suva, Fiji
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight201 lb (91 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1991-1994
1994-1997
Hino Motors
Kobelco Steelers
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International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1993-1996 Japan 17 (0)
National sevens team(s)
YearsTeamComps
1996-1997 Japan 7s 1997

Bruce Ferguson (born Suva, 25 July 1969) is a former Fijian-born [1] Japanese rugby union player. He played as a lock.

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Career

His first international cap for Japan was against Wales, at the Cardiff Arms Park, on October 16, 1993. He was part of the 1995 Rugby World Cup roster, where he played four matches. His last cap was against Canada, at Vancouver, on July 13, 1996. He played also for Hino Motors and then, Kobe Steel in the Top League.

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