Shokei Kin

Shokei KIn (金正奎, Kin Shōkei, born 3 October 1991) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays in the flanker position.[1] He currently plays for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby and the NTT Communications Shining Arcs in Japan's domestic Top League.[2][3]

Shokei Kin
Date of birth (1991-10-03) 3 October 1991
Place of birthHirakata, Osaka, Japan
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb; 209 lb)
SchoolKeiko Gakuen High School
UniversityWaseda University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose Forward
Current team Sunwolves / NTT Communications Shining Arcs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–present NTT Communications Shining Arcs 20 (15)
2016–present Sunwolves 2 (0)
Correct as of 15 January 2017
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–present Japan 6 (5)
Correct as of 18 August 2016

Early / Provincial Career

Kin has played all of his senior club rugby in Japan with the NTT Shining Arcs who he joined in 2014.[2][3]

Super Rugby Career

He was selected as a member of the first ever Sunwolves squad ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season. He played in 2 matches during their debut campaign.[4]

International

Kin made his senior international debut in a match against Hong Kong on 7 May 2016 where he also scored is first try for his country. He was also selected for all 3 of Japan's matches during the 2016 mid-year rugby union internationals, featuring as a replacement against Canada in Vancouver and starting both tests in the home series against Scotland.[1]

Super Rugby Statistics
As of 18 August 2016[4]
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubMinsTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2016 Sunwolves202110000000
Total202110000000

References
  1. "Shokei Kin ESPN Scrum Player Profile". ESPN. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  2. "Shokei Kin Top League Player Profile" (in Japanese). Top League. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  3. "Shokei Kin NTT Shining Arcs Player Profile" (in Japanese). NTT. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  4. "Shokei Kin itsrugby Player Statistics". itsrugby. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
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