is a

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player who plays in the

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position. He currently plays for the in Super Rugby and the

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in Japan's domestic

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Early / Provincial Career

Born and raised in Yamanashi, Asahara played rugby all the way through school and university. He signed up with the Toshiba Brave Lupus in 2010 and has been a regular with them ever since.

Super Rugby Career

Asahara was selected as a member of the first ever Sunwolves squad ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season. He played 14 matches in their debut campaign.

International

Asahara played 5 matches for Japan in 2013, making his debut for the Brave Blossoms on 20 April in a match against the

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. He hasn't played for his country since June 2013.

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Asahara, Takuma 1987 births Living people Japanese rugby union players Japan international rugby union players Rugby union props Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo players Sunwolves players Sportspeople from Yamanashi Prefecture Hosei University alumni Hino Red Dolphins players