Yoshiharu Yamaguchi

Yoshiharu Yamaguchi, 83, died on May 29, 2026. Yoshiharu Yamaguchi was known publicly as a Japanese rugby union player (national team). He made his debut for Japan against a touring New Zealand Universities team in Osaka on 12 March 1967. He last appeared for Japan against England's under 23 team in Twickenham on 13 October 1973. He inspired the Japanese TV series School Wars and the film School Wars: Hero which are based on his true story. Public biographical listings identify Yamaguchi as a Japanese rugby union player (national team). This public record remains centered on Yamaguchi's work as a Japanese rugby union player (national team) and the documented milestones of that career.