JAPAN
WTR PERFORMANCE INDEX
2026
61.8
Attack
41
Defence
93
Impact
40
Index rates overall contribution vs positional peers. 100 = best in position.
DATA NOTES
Across 4 tracked matches: 20 metres from 14 carries, 0 clean breaks, 0 offloads and a 93% tackle success rate (38 made).
Generated from official match feeds
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Season stats
20260TRIES
0POINTS
0MINUTES
ATTACK
Running metres20
Carries14
Clean breaks0
Offloads0
Try assists0
Passes6
DEFENCE
Tackles made38
Tackles missed3
Tackle success93%
DATA: OFFICIAL MATCH FEED · UPDATED AFTER EACH TRACKED ROUND
Match history
Int. Friendly Games 1 apps · 0 tries
Nations Championship 3 apps · 0 tries
OPPONENTMINCARRIESMETRESTACKLES
France
18 JUL 26
0
3
10
12
Ireland
11 JUL 26
0
4
5
6
Italy
4 JUL 26
0
4
4
11
TOTALS
0
11
19
29
Frequently asked questions
What position does Michael Leitch play?
Michael Leitch plays as a forward for Japan.
Which team does Michael Leitch play for?
Michael Leitch currently plays for Japan.
How old is Michael Leitch?
Michael Leitch is 37 years old (born 7 October 1988).
How tall is Michael Leitch?
Michael Leitch stands 1.89m tall.
Teammates
Full squad →Japan form
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Australia
17–56
15 AUG · L
Australia
32–35
8 AUG · L
France
15–42
18 JUL · L
Ireland
20–36
11 JUL · L
Italy
27–10
4 JUL · W