Shota Emi (翔太江見, Shōta Emi, born 8 December 1991) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a wing. He currently plays for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan's domestic Top League.[1] He represented the Sunwolves in the 2017 Super Rugby season, scoring a try after just 24 seconds in a match against the Cheetahs, the fastest try recorded in an 18-team Super Rugby competition.[2] Emi also represented Japan at rugby sevens, playing for them at the 2013 World Cup.[3]

Shota Emi
Full nameShota Emi
Date of birth (1991-12-08) 8 December 1991 (age 32)
Place of birthJapan
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight94 kg (14 st 11 lb; 207 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Centre
Current team Suntory Sungoliath
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–present Suntory Sungoliath 34 (120)
2017 Sunwolves 8 (15)
Correct as of 24 January 2021
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2013 Japan Sevens 1 (World Cup)
Correct as of 24 January 2021

References

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  1. ^ "Shota Emi itsrugby Profile". itsrugby. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Cheetahs snatch victory from the Sunwolves". ESPN Rugby. 11 March 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  3. ^ "2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens Teams". World Rugby. Archived from the original on 11 August 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2017.