Ben Gunter

Ben Gunter (ベン ガンター) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a flanker for Japan Rugby League One club Saitama Wild Knights. Born in Thailand, he represents Japan at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.

Early life
Born in Thailand, then in his youth moved to Australia and grew up in Gunnedah, NSW. His junior clubs were the Narrabri Blue Boars and the Gunnedah Red Devils.

International career
After 3 Top League seasons for Panasonic Wild Knights, Ben Gunter 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.

On Saturday October 23, 2021, Ben made his international debut for Japan against Australia at the Showa Denko Dome in Oita, starting at flanker.