Sachiko Kato

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Sachiko Kato
Date of birth (2000-02-19) 19 February 2000 (age 23)
Height1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021–Present Exeter Chiefs 22 (15)
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2017–PresentFlag of Japan.svg  Japan 11 (5)

Sachiko Kato (born 19 February 2000) is a Japanese rugby union player. She plays Prop for Japan and for Exeter Chiefs in the Premier 15s.

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Biography

Kato made her international debut for Japan against Hong Kong when she was 17 years old. [1] In 2021, She was named in Japan's squad for their European tour. [2] [3] She featured in all three test matches against Wales, Scotland and Ireland. [4] [5] [6] She scored a try in their 36–12 loss to Scotland. [7]

Kato was named in the Sakura fifteens squad for their Australian tour in 2022. [8] She was later selected in Japan's squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. [9] [10]

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References

  1. Ryall, Julian (2022-04-20). "The rising stars of Japanese rugby bringing the sport to a new generation". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  2. "Sakura Fifteen Squad Announced for European Tour". Japan Rugby Football Union. 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  3. Scott-Munro, Harry (2021-10-30). "Chiefs duo named in Japanese squad". www.exeterchiefs.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  4. Sands, Katie (2021-11-05). "Wales Women name team for autumn opener against Japan as Keira Bevan returns". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  5. "Japan Team Announced to Take on Scotland". Japan Rugby Football Union. 2021-11-13. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  6. "Japan Team Announced to Take on Ireland". Japan Rugby Football Union. 2021-11-18. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  7. "Scotland overwhelm Japan in autumn Test". BBC Sport. 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  8. "Sakura Fifteen's Squad Announced for Tour Downunder". Japan Rugby Football Union. 2022-04-15. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  9. "Sakura Fifteen Rugby World Cup Squad Announced". Japan Rugby Football Union. 2022-09-13. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  10. Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "Japan Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Japan 5-41 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.