Ben Gunter (ベン ガンター, Ben Gantā, born 24 October 1997) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a flanker for Japan Rugby League One club Saitama Wild Knights.

Born in Thailand, he represents Japan at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.

[1] Born in Thailand, then in his youth moved to Australia and grew up in Gunnedah, NSW.

[2] After 3 Top League seasons for Panasonic Wild Knights, Ben Gunter received his first call-up to his adopted country, Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named Dylan Riley in a 52-man training squad ahead of British and Irish Lions test.

[3] On Saturday October 23, 2021, Ben made his international debut for Japan against Australia at the Showa Denko Dome in Oita, starting at flanker.