Naoto Nakamura (rugby union)

Naoto Nakamura
Date of birth (1969-01-18) January 18, 1969
Place of birthKyoto Prefecture, Japan
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
-1998 Doshisha University RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998-2000 Suntory ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998-2000 Japan 20 (10)
Coaching career
Years Team
2012 Canon Eagles (scrum coach)

Naoto Nakamura (中村直人, Nakamura Naoto) (born 18 January 1969) is a Japanese former rugby union player who played as prop. He played 20 tests for the Japan national rugby union team including two matches in 1999 Rugby World Cup. Currently he is the scrum coach for Canon Eagles.