Kotaro Matsushima, who played an active part in the Rugby World Cup and played in the French professional league, will return to Suntory, the league one, for the first time in three seasons.
Matsushima played an active part as a wing and a full back at the 2019 World Cup Japan Tournament where the Japanese national team advanced to the best 8 for the first time.
As a kid, I transferred from Suntory to the French professional league "Clermont Auvergne" and played for two seasons.
According to Suntory, Matsushima will return for the first time in three seasons after finishing his contract with the French team.
League One Suntory was runner-up last season and was a great addition to the team aiming to win next season.
Matsushima said, "I am very happy to be back in the team I'm used to. When I transferred, I accepted my desire to take on the challenge overseas. I want to play well next season. Of course, I will make the most of my experience with the aim of winning the championship. "
Matsushima did not participate in the Japan national team's test match with Uruguay and France this month due to an injury on his right shoulder, but he is expected to be the main player for next year's World Cup. I am.