Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) University Waseda University Position Flanker | Weight 95 kg (14 st 13 lb) Playing position | |
Born 3 October 1991 (age 25)
Hirakata, Osaka, Japan ( 1991-10-03 ) School(s) attended Keiko Gakuen High School Current club Sunwolves / NTT Shining Arcs | ||
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Shokei KIn (金正奎, Kin Shōkei, born 3 October 1991) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays in the flanker position. He currently plays for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby and the NTT Shining Arcs in Japan's domestic Top League.
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Early / Provincial Career
Kin has played all of his senior club rugby in Japan with the NTT Shining Arcs who he joined in 2014.
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.
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.