Across nine Rugby World Cup appearances, Matsushima consistently shoulders a heavy ball-carrying workload, averaging over ten carries and more than 75 metres per match — figures that point to a wing used as a primary attacking outlet rather than a peripheral option. His five tries across the tournament reflect a genuine threat in space, while his defensive contribution of four tackles per game suggests he is not shielded from contact at the back field. A peak of 15 carries and 112 metres in a single outing shows he can dominate when given the platform.
Kotaro Matsushima is a professional rugby union wing registered with the Japan, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with providing finishing pace on the flank.
As a wing, Kotaro features for the Japan across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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