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Yukio Motoki

Motoki in 2013
Date of birth	(1971-08-27) August 27, 1971 (age 47)
Place of birth	Higashiōsaka, Osaka
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	202 lb (92 kg)
School	Aida High School, Higashiosaka
University	Meiji University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1987-1990 1990-1994 Aida Secondary School, Higashiosaka Meiji University RFC () Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 1994-2010[1] Kobelco Steelers () National team(s) 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.

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

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, 1999, again in three matches, and 2003. He never scored in any of his World Cup presences.

References

External links

• Yukio Motoki International Statistics

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