Taiyo Ando

Taiyo Ando (安藤 泰洋, Andō Taiyō; born 22 August 1987) is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays in the loose forward position.^[1] He currently plays for Toyota Verblitz in Japan's domestic Top League.^[2][3][4]

Taiyo Ando

Born	(1987-08-22) 22 August 1987 (age 38) Akita, Japan
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	96 kg (15 st 2 lb; 212 lb)
School	Akita Kogyo High School
University	Kanto Gakuin University
Rugby union career
Position Loose forward Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2010–2018 Toyota Verblitz 60 (60) 2016 Sunwolves 7 (0) 2021–2022 Shimizu Blue Sharks 1 (0) Correct as of 22 February 2021 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2016 Japan 2 (0) Correct as of 22 February 2021

Early / Provincial Career

Ando has played all of his senior club rugby in Japan with Toyota Verblitz who he joined in 2010. He is currently^[when?] the club's captain.^[3][4]

Super Rugby Career

Ando was selected as a member of the first ever Sunwolves squad ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season. He played 7 matches in their debut campaign.^[2][5]

International

Ando made his debut for the Japanese national side in a match against South Korea on April 30, 2016. He earned his second cap during the 2016 mid-year rugby union internationals series against Canada.^[1]

Super Rugby Statistics

As of 18 August 2016^[5]

Season	Team	Games	Starts	Sub	Mins	Tries	Cons	Pens	Drops	Points	Yel	Red
2016	Sunwolves	7	3	4	284	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total		7	3	4	284	0	0	0	0	0	0	0