Injury forces former Japan winger Ohata to retire

KOBE, Japan - Former Japan winger Daisuke Ohata (L) is tackled during a rugby game between his Kobelco Steelers and Toyota Industries Shuttles in the Top League at Home's Stadium Kobe in Kobe on Jan. 9, 2011. Ohata, 35, suffered a right knee injury, making the game the final one of his career. (Kyodo)

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