Saito - talented forward. (Getty Images)
YUYA SAITO
Born: 28.04.77
Position: Number Eight
Club: Colomiers
A fine forward, Saito has been rated by Wallaby coach Eddie Jones as one of the best players in Japan.
So impressed was Jones that when he was in charge of the ACT Brumbies he invited Saito to a three-week training camp in Canberra.
Made his Test debut against Chinese Taipei in May 2001, and is a key member of the forward pack due to his ability to run with the ball.
Plays his club rugby with Colomiers in France and set up one of Japan's two tries in the recent defeat against an England XV in Tokyo.
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