JAPAN 
WTR PERFORMANCE INDEX
2026
82.1
Attack
50
Defence
79
Impact
58
Index rates overall contribution vs positional peers. 100 = best in position.
DATA NOTES
Across 6 tracked matches: 60 metres from 11 carries, 2 clean breaks, 1 offloads and a 79% tackle success rate (30 made).
Generated from official match feeds
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Season stats
20261TRIES
5POINTS
0MINUTES
ATTACK
Running metres60
Carries11
Clean breaks2
Offloads1
Try assists5
Passes518
DEFENCE
Tackles made30
Tackles missed8
Tackle success79%
DATA: OFFICIAL MATCH FEED · UPDATED AFTER EACH TRACKED ROUND
Match history
Int. Friendly Games 2 apps · 1 tries
OPPONENTMINCARRIESMETRESTACKLES
Australia
15 AUG 26
1 T
0
2
17
4
Australia
8 AUG 26
0
1
8
5
TOTALS
0
3
25
9
Nations Championship 3 apps · 0 tries
OPPONENTMINCARRIESMETRESTACKLES
France
18 JUL 26
0
2
13
8
Ireland
11 JUL 26
0
1
2
8
Italy
4 JUL 26
0
4
15
3
TOTALS
0
7
30
19
Top 14 1 apps · 0 tries
Frequently asked questions
What position does Naoto Saito play?
Naoto Saito plays as a back for Japan.
Which team does Naoto Saito play for?
Naoto Saito currently plays for Japan.
How old is Naoto Saito?
Naoto Saito is 28 years old (born 26 August 1997).
How tall is Naoto Saito?
Naoto Saito stands 1.65m tall.
What nationality is Naoto Saito?
Naoto Saito is from Japan.
How many tries has Naoto Saito scored?
Naoto Saito has scored 1 tries and 5 points across 6 tracked matches.
Teammates
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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