Ben Gunter

Ben Gunter (ベン ガンター, Ben Gantā; born 24 October 1997) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a flanker for Japan Rugby League One club Saitama Wild Knights. Born in Thailand, he represents Japan at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.^[1]

Ben Gunter

Born	(1997-10-24) 24 October 1997 (age 27) Bangkok, Thailand
Height	1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	120 kg (265 lb; 18 st 13 lb)
School	Brisbane Boys College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8, Lock Current team Saitama Wild Knights Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2016– Saitama Wild Knights 92 (60) 2019 Sunwolves 10 (0) Correct as of 28 August 2023 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2021– Japan 14 (5) Correct as of 28 August 2023

Early life

Born in Thailand, then in his youth moved to Australia and grew up in Gunnedah, NSW. His junior clubs were the Narrabri Blue Boars and the Gunnedah Red Devils.^[2]

International career

After 3 Top League seasons for Panasonic Wild Knights, Ben Gunter received his first call-up to his adopted country.

On Saturday October 23, 2021, Ben made his international debut for Japan against Australia at the Showa Denko Dome in Oita, starting at flanker.