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Place of Birth: Burwood, Christchurch, New Zealand
Date of Birth: 7 October, 1988
Ethnicity: * father – English, possibly other * mother – Fijian
Michael Leitch is a New Zealand-born Japanese rugby union player. A number 8, flanker, and lock, he plays for Toshiba Brave Lupus and the Japan national team, the latter of which he has captained. He was also with Sunwolves and Chiefs, and the Japan national sevens team.
Michael moved from New Zealand to Japan at fifteen. He is fluent in English and Japanese.
Source: https://michaelleitch.com