Rugby: Former Japan captain Hirao dies at 53

Former Japan national team captain and manager Seiji Hirao, seen in this undated photo, passed away on Oct. 20, 2016, at the age of 53, according to sources at Top League side Kobe Kobelco Steelers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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