is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a

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. He currently plays for Yamaha Júbilo in Japan's domestic Top League.

Club career

Nakatani is a long term member of the Yamaha Júbilo club.

International

At the age of 35, Nakatani received his first call-up to Japan's senior squad ahead of the

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. He debuted in the number 1 jersey in new head coach,

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's first game, a 54-20 loss at home to .

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Nakatani, Satoshi 1981 births Living people Japanese rugby union players Japan international rugby union players Rugby union props Shizuoka Blue Revs players Sportspeople from Takatsuki, Osaka Rugby union players from Osaka Prefecture Ritsumeikan University alumni