is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a

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. He currently plays for the in

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in Japan's domestic Top League.

Club career

A late bloomer, Yamaji joined the Canon Eagles ahead of the 2012 Top League season. For the first four years of his career with the Eagles, he was largely a bit part player making substitute appearances, however in

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he finally established himself as a regular in the starting XV.

International

At the age of 31, Yamaji received his first call-up to Japan's senior squad ahead of the

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. He debuted as a second-half replacement in Japan's 28–22 victory over in Tbilisi on 12 November 2016.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Yamaji, Yasuo 1985 births Living people Japanese rugby union players Japan international rugby union players Rugby union props Kanagawa University alumni Yokohama Canon Eagles players Rugby union players from Tokyo Sunwolves players