Yukio Motoki

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Yukio Motoki
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Motoki in 2013
Born (1971-08-27) August 27, 1971 (age 54)
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight202 lb (92 kg)
SchoolAida High School, Higashiosaka
UniversityMeiji University
Rugby union career
Position Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1987-1990 Aida HS, Higashiosaka
1990-1994 Meiji University RFC
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994-2010[1] Kobelco Steelers
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1991-2005 Japan 79 (45)

Yukio Motoki (元木由記雄, Motoki Yukio) (born Higashiōsaka, Osaka. August 27, 1971) is a former Japanese rugby union footballer. He played as a centre and was known for his powerful running and tackling.

Club career

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He played for Meiji University and for Kobelco Steelers in the Japanese Top League.

International career

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Motoki had 79 caps representing Japan, scoring 9 tries, 45 points in aggregate, from 1991 to 2005. He was selected for four Rugby World Cup finals: in 1991, without playing; in 1995, playing in three matches; in 1999, again in three matches; and in 2003. He never scored in any of his World Cup presences.

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