Dec 10 (NHK) - Japanese rugby star Goromaru Ayumu is set to retire after the coming season.
His club Yamaha Jubilo said on Wednesday 34-year-old Goromaru will retire after the end of the Top League season that will start on January 16.
As a member of the national team, Goromaru contributed to Japan's historic victory over powerhouse South Africa in the 2015 World Cup in England. He was chosen among 15 of the best players.
The fullback with precise kicking skills played five Top League games in the last season and scored 38 points.
He plans to hold a news conference next Wednesday to explain about his decision to retire.