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Sumo: Former Japan U-20 rugby talent finds pastures new in ancient sport

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Swapping the rugby pitch for sumo's raised ring, former Japan U-20 member Shintaro Haraguchi is eager to prove his strong drives can

  • Former Japan U-20 rugby player Shintaro Haraguchi switches to sumo.
  • 22-year-old debuted at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament as Tengakufuji.
  • Rugby experience gives confidence in sumo's head-on collisions.

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