Kosuke Horikoshi rugby player
Kosuke Horikoshi rugby player

Kosuke Horikoshi

2nd Jun 1995 1.75m/100kg Hooker

Kosuke Horikoshi, born on June 2, 1995, is a Japanese rugby union player who primarily plays as a hooker. He is currently a member of the Suntory Sungoliath rugby team, which competes in Japan's domestic Top League.

In recognition of his talent and skills, Kosuke Horikoshi has been selected by Japan's national team head coach, Jamie Joseph, to be part of a 52-man training squad in preparation for the upcoming British and Irish Lions test. The British and Irish Lions is a prestigious rugby union team that tours countries like New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, and plays test matches against the respective national teams.

Being included in the training squad is a significant achievement for Horikoshi, as it demonstrates recognition of his abilities at the national level. It provides him with an opportunity to train alongside some of Japan's top rugby players and potentially compete against one of the world's most renowned rugby teams.

As a member of the training squad, Horikoshi will undergo intensive training sessions, tactical preparations, and team-building activities to prepare for the test matches against the British and Irish Lions. This experience will not only contribute to his personal development as a player but also enhance Japan's national team's competitiveness and performance on the international stage.

Kosuke Horikoshi's selection in the training squad highlights his potential and the faith placed in him by the coaching staff. It will be interesting to see how he progresses and potentially contributes to the Japanese national team's success in their matches against the British and Irish Lions.

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023, Horikoshi has been named in the training squad for Japan.

KG(02/07/2023)


Career

Sungoliath Tokyo Sungoliath
Hooker
2018 - present
JRU Japan U20's
Hooker
2015 - 2015
Barbarians_Logo Barbarians
Hooker
2021 - 2021
Japan7s Japan XV
Hooker
2023 - 2024
Japan Japan
Hooker
2018 - 2024