21岁的日本飞半伊藤龙之介凭借近期的出色表现赢得了主教练Eddie Jones的信任[1]。这位身高172厘米的新秀来自明治大学，此前从未参加过职业俱乐部比赛，国际赛经历仅有四场[1]。他在4月澳大利亚之行中于Coogee Oval对阵Randwick的比赛中表现突出[1]。
在大阪进行的最近一场比赛中，伊藤龙之介为日本队攻入开场达阵[1]。虽然日本最终以35-32负于澳大利亚[1]，但他的速度、传中和短传踢技术得到了对手高度评价。澳大利亚队前锋Angus Bell表示："他表现得令人难以置信，我无法相信他还没有参加过职业比赛"[1]。澳大利亚队主教练Les Kiss也指出："他在几个环节伤害了我们。他是一名危险的球员"[1]。Eddie Jones评价伊藤龙之介是"与他同龄位置上世界上最优秀的球员之一"[1]。
伊藤龙之介最近签约Suntory俱乐部[1]，将在本周六汤斯维尔进行的复赛中首发出场[1]。
Ryunosuke Ito, a 21-year-old Japanese fly-half, has caught the attention of coach Eddie Jones following an impressive performance during Japan's recent test match series against Australia.[1] Despite never having played a professional club match and appearing in only four international tests, Ito demonstrated exceptional skill in Osaka, where he scored Japan's opening try in a 35-32 loss to the Wallabies.[1]
Ito's journey to international recognition began during an April tour of Australia, when he impressed during a match against Randwick at Coogee Oval.[1] The 172-centimeter player, who previously played for Meiji University, has recently joined Suntory and will start in a rematch against Australia scheduled for Saturday in Townsville.[1] Jones praised the young playmaker, describing him as "as good as any player in the world at fly-half for his age."[1]
The Australian squad acknowledged Ito's impact on the field. Wallabies prop Angus Bell remarked, "He was unbelievable, I can't believe he hasn't played a professional match."[1] Wallabies head coach Les Kiss added, "He did hurt us a couple of times. He's a dangerous player."[1]