Shoji Ito

Shoji Ito (伊藤 鐘史) is a coach and former Japanese rugby union player. He was named in Japan's squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. He has been the MIE Honda HEAT’ Forwards coach since 2021.

Playing career
2003-2009 Ricoh Black Rams

2004 International Rugby Academy of New Zealand

2005 Grammar Carlton Rugby Football Club (Auckland, New Zealand)

2009-2018 Kobelco Steelers

2012-2015 National team of Japan (・Japan v Wales 2013 ・Rugby World Cup 2015)

Coaching career
2018-2020 Kyoto Sangyo University (Forwards coach)

2020-2021 Kyoto Sangyo University (Head coach)

2021-         MIE Honda HEAT (Forwards coach)

2024          JAPAN XV (Assistant coach)