Taichi Takahashi
{{short description|Japanese rugby union player}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
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高橋汰地
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|6|24|df=y}}
| birth_place = Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
| height = {{convert|180|cm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|91|kg|lb stlb|0|abbr=on}}
| school = Josho Gauken High School
| university = Meiji University
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| position = Wing
| currentclub = {{Rut|Toyota Verblitz}}
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| years1 = 2019–
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| points1 = 170
| repyears1 = 2022–
| repteam1 = Japan
| repcaps1 = 3
| reppoints1 = 5
| clubupdate = 13 April 2025
| repupdate = 13 April 2025
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Taichi Takahashi (born 24 June 1996) is a Japanese rugby union player, who plays for {{Rut|Toyota Verblitz}}. His preferred position is wing.{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimaterugby.com/taichi-takahashi|title=Taichi Takahashi|work=Ultimate Rugby|access-date=13 April 2025}}
Early career
Takahashi attended Josho Gakuen High School before attending Meiji University.{{cite news|url=https://www.sanspo.com/article/20150609-A5V3FLBLR5MWBDZ7OY4XPRUEYY/|title=【新鮮力】明大、小宮ら２０人中６人が１軍登場|work=Sanspo|date=9 June 2015|access-date=13 April 2025|language=Japanese}}
Professional career
After leaving university, Takahashi joined {{Rut|Toyota Verblitz}} in 2019,{{cite news|url=https://rugby-rp.com/2018/11/17/domestic/top-league/25730|title=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|work=Rugby Republic|date=17 November 2018|access-date=13 April 2025|language=Japanese}} and made his official debut for the side in Round 1 of the 2020 Top League against Yamaha Júbilo.{{cite web|url=https://www.top-league.jp/schedule/detail/19552/|title=トップリーグ2020 第1節|work=Top League|access-date=13 April 2025|language=Japanese}} 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.{{cite news|url=https://en.rugby-japan.jp/2021/10/25/brave-blossoms-squad-announced-for-lipovitan-d-tour-2021-to-europe/|title=Brave Blossoms’ Squad Announced for Lipovitan D Tour 2021 to Europe|work=Japan Rugby|date=25 October 2021|access-date=13 April 2025}} He would though make his debut for Japan in July 2022, coming on as a replacement against France.{{cite news|url=https://www.rugbyasia247.com/brave-blossoms-team-to-play-france-in-july-2022-test-confirmed/|title=Brave Blossoms Team to Play France in July 2022 Test Confirmed|work=Rugby Asia 247|date=1 July 2022|access-date=13 April 2025}} He has gone on to win a further two caps, scoring a try against Samoa.{{cite news|url=https://www.world.rugby/news/955600/asahi-super-dry-pacific-nations-cup-semi-final-two-review-samoa-japan|title=Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024: All-action hosts Japan join Fiji in final|work=World Rugby|date=15 September 2024|access-date=13 April 2025}}
In 2023, Takahashi represented the Barbarians.{{cite news|url=https://verblitz.gazoo.com/posts/50629219/|title=Taichi Takahashi set for his first season start - "I just want to do my best"|work=Verblitz News|date=22 December 2023|access-date=13 April 2025}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/taichi-takahashi-38270.html itsrugby.co.uk Profile]
{{Toyota Verblitz squad}}
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Category:Japanese rugby union players
Category:Japan international rugby union players
Category:Toyota Verblitz players
Category:Meiji University alumni
Category:21st-century Japanese sportsmen
Category:Rugby union players from Hyōgo Prefecture
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