Horie named captain of Japan's Sunwolves rugby team

Shota Horie smiles during a news conference in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Feb. 9, 2016, after being named captain of the Sunwolves, Japan's new Super Ruby team. The Sunwolves are in camp in the city to prepare for their season opener on Feb. 27 against the Lions of South Africa. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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