is a Japanese former rugby union player and coach. He played as a prop. Yamamura had 39 caps for the Japan national rugby union team, and played professionally in the Rugby Top League. Since retiring as a player he has coached teams including Kurita Water Gash Akishima, the Japan U20 squad, and Kubota Spears.
Yamamura had the qualities to become a sumo professional, but preferred rugby instead. He played for Kanto Gakuin University. He was regularly picked for the Japan national rugby union team. He played one match at the 2003 Rugby World Cup and four matches at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
Clubs Kanto Gakuin University Yamaha Jubilo
Honours 39 caps for Japan national rugby union team, with 1 try scored, 5 points in aggregate. On 16 December 2016, Yamamura had his 150th appearance in the Rugby Top League. By the end of his professional career, he had 173 caps for Yamaha Jubilo.
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External links Statistics at itsrugby.fr Photo and biography