Dylan Riley (rugby union)

Dylan Riley (ディラン ライリー, Dylan Riley, born 2 May 1997) is an Australian born, Japanese rugby union player who plays as a Centre.[1] He currently plays for Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan's domestic Top League. He received Japanese Citizenship in 2019.

Dylan Riley
Full nameDylan Riley
Date of birth (1997-05-02) 2 May 1997
Place of birthGold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb; 225 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Panasonic Wild Knights
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Brisbane City 5 (10)
2019–present Panasonic Wild Knights 10 (30)
Correct as of 21 February 2021
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Australia U20 2 (5)
2021–present Japan 3 (0)
Correct as of 21 February 2021

International

After 3 Top League seasons for Panasonic Wild Knights, Dylan Riley received his first call-up to his adopted country, Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named Dylan Riley in a 52-man training squad ahead of British and Irish Lions test.[2]

References

  1. "Dylan Riley". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  2. "Japan name 21 uncapped players in 52-man training squad ahead of British and Irish Lions test". RugbyPass. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.


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