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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.

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Japan to host 2019 World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (L), president of the Japan Rugby Football Union, and Kobe Steel player Daisuke Ohata react in Tokyo after the International Rugby Board chose Japan as the host of the 2019 Rugby World Cup on July 28.

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Japan to host 2019 World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (L), president of the Japan Rugby Football Union, and Kobe Steel player Daisuke Ohata react in Tokyo after the International Rugby Board chose Japan as the host of the 2019 Rugby World Cup on July 28.

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Japan to host 2019 World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (L), president of the Japan Rugby Football Union, and Kobe Steel player Daisuke Ohata react in Tokyo after the International Rugby Board chose Japan as the host of the 2019 Rugby World Cup on July 28.

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Ohata sets world record in win over Georgia

OSAKA, Japan - Winger Daisuke Ohata waves to fans after scoring a hat trick of tries en route to setting a world record for test match tries in international competition in Japan's 32-7 victory over Georgia at Hanazono Ground in Higashi Osaka on May 14. Ohata marked his 65th career try to surpass the record of 64 set by David Campese of Australia.

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Japan crushed by U.S. in Super Powers Cup rugby

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Daisuke Ohata is about to try by thwarting a U.S. defense in the first half of the Super Powers Cup in San Francisco on May 17. Japan was overpowered by the United States 69-27 in the tournament that kicked off in April to help the U.S., Japan, Russia and China become more competitive.

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Ohata sets world record in win over Georgia

OSAKA, Japan - Winger Daisuke Ohata waves to fans after scoring a hat trick of tries en route to setting a world record for test match tries in international competition in Japan's 32-7 victory over Georgia at Hanazono Ground in Higashi Osaka on May 14. Ohata marked his 65th career try to surpass the record of 64 set by David Campese of Australia. (Kyodo)

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Japan crushed by U.S. in Super Powers Cup rugby

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Daisuke Ohata is about to try by thwarting a U.S. defense in the first half of the Super Powers Cup in San Francisco on May 17. Japan was overpowered by the United States 69-27 in the tournament that kicked off in April to help the U.S., Japan, Russia and China become more competitive. (Kyodo)

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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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Rugby World Cup Japan coins

Former Japan rugby player Daisuke Ohata attends a ceremony at the Osaka Mint Bureau on March 5, 2019, to launch the production of coins commemorating the country's hosting of the Rugby World Cup from September. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup Japan coins

Former Japan rugby player Daisuke Ohata attends a ceremony at the Osaka Mint Bureau on March 5, 2019, to launch the production of coins commemorating the country's hosting of the Rugby World Cup from September. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Japan flyer Ohata to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame

Undated photo shows former Japan international Daisuke Ohata. World Rugby said on Nov. 14, 2016 that Ohata will be inducted into its Hall of Fame later in the week. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo