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- ↑ "Itaru Taniguchi - Japan". ESPNscrum. ESPN Inc. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ↑ "RWC 2011 - Japan - Itaru Taniguchi". RWC 2011. International Rugby Board . Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ↑ "Member profile 谷口 到 （タニグチ イタル）" (in Japanese). Kobelco Steelers . Retrieved 12 November 2013.
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