Taiyo Ando

 is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays in the loose forward position. He currently plays for Toyota Verblitz in Japan's domestic Top League.
Early / Provincial Career.
Ando has played all of his senior club rugby in Japan with Toyota Verblitz who he joined in 2010. He is currently the club's captain.
Super Rugby Career.
Ando was selected as a member of the first ever Sunwolves squad ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season. He played 7 matches in their debut campaign.
International.
Ando has played twice for the Japanese national side, making his debut in a match against South Korea on April 30, 2016 and earning his second cap against during the 2016 mid-year rugby union internationals series.