Takaji Young Yen

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Takaji Young Yen
Date of birth (1999-08-26) August 26, 1999 (age 24)
Place of birth Utah, United States
School King's College, Auckland
University University of Auckland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023– Utah Warriors ()
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023– United States 1 (0)

Takaji Young Yen (born August 26, 1999) is a New Zealand-American professional rugby union player.

Young Yen was born in Utah and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, where he attended King's College. [1]

A prop, Young Ken was a New Zealand Schools representative player during his time at King's and while attending the University of Auckland made appearances for the New Zealand Universities representative team. [2]

Young Yen was signed by the Utah Warriors for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. [1]

In 2023, Young Yen was capped for the United States against Romania at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, coming on off the bench as a second-half substitute in a 31–17 win. [3] [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Utah Warriors Adds Takaji Young Yen". djcoilrugby. December 22, 2022.
  2. McKendry, Patrick (June 11, 2021). "Auckland club rugby: University call on retired No10 as they eye top four". NZ Herald .
  3. "RWC Warm-Up – Romania vs USA – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. August 3, 2023.
  4. "USA start European tour with strong win over Romania". Americas Rugby News. August 5, 2023.