Taichi Takahashi

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Taichi Takahashi
高橋汰地
Born (1996-06-24) 24 June 1996 (age 29)
Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight91 kg (201 lb; 14 st 5 lb)
SchoolJosho Gauken High School
University Meiji University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Current team Toyota Verblitz
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2019– Toyota Verblitz 65 (225)
Correct as of 13 April 2025
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022– Japan 2 (5)
Correct as of 13 April 2025

Taichi Takahashi (born 24 June 1996) is a Japanese rugby union player, who plays for Toyota Verblitz. His preferred position is wing. [1]

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Early career

Takahashi attended Josho Gakuen High School before attending Meiji University. [2]

Professional career

After leaving university, Takahashi joined Toyota Verblitz in 2019, [3] and made his official debut for the side in Round 1 of the 2020 Top League against Yamaha Júbilo. [4] His performances for Toyota Verblitz earned him selection for the Japan national side for their European tour in 2021, although he did not play on the tour. [5] He would though make his debut for Japan in July 2022, coming on as a replacement against France. [6] He has gone on to win a further two caps, scoring a try against Samoa. [7]

In 2023, Takahashi represented the Barbarians. [8]

References

  1. ↑ "Taichi Takahashi". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "【新鮮力】明大、小宮ら２０人中６人が１軍登場". Sanspo (in Japanese). 9 June 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  3. ↑ "トヨタが強豪大のリーダー多数獲得　帝京大・秋山、明大・福田など来年度入団". Rugby Republic (in Japanese). 17 November 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "トップリーグ2020 第1節". Top League (in Japanese). Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  5. ↑ "Brave Blossoms' Squad Announced for Lipovitan D Tour 2021 to Europe". Japan Rugby. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  6. ↑ "Brave Blossoms Team to Play France in July 2022 Test Confirmed". Rugby Asia 247. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024: All-action hosts Japan join Fiji in final". World Rugby. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Taichi Takahashi set for his first season start - "I just want to do my best"". Verblitz News. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
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