Rugby: Former Japan captain Hirao dies at 53

File photo taken in January 1990 shows Seiji Hirao scoring a try in Kobe Steel's win over Waseda University in the final of the national championship in Tokyo. Hirao, who played in three Rugby World Cups before coaching Japan's national team at the 1999 World Cup, passed away on Oct. 20, 2016, at the age of 53. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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