Saitama Wild Knights

41 - 6

Full Time

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners vs Saitama Wild Knights

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian de Allende bursts through to advance the Saitama Wild Knights attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Takuya Yamasawa bursts through to advance the Saitama Wild Knights attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tatsuhiro Tanji bursts through to advance the Saitama Wild Knights attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Joshua Nohra took full advantage.

73'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners decide to make a substitution, with Hayato Yokoi getting some game time.

70'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners decide to make a substitution, with Tsuyoshi Murata being replaced.

70'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners decide to make a substitution, with Keitaro Hitora getting some game time.

70'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners decide to make a substitution, with Will Genia being replaced.

70'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Jack Cornelsen getting some game time.

70'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Shota Fukui being replaced.

70'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners decide to make a substitution, with Kotaro Takahashi getting some game time.

70'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners decide to make a substitution, with Kenta Tanaka being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Rikiya Matsuda has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Saitama Wild Knights results in a try for Lachlan Boshier

69'

That's a great try assist by Rikiya Matsuda.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Rikiya Matsuda took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Joshua Nohra took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Lachlan Boshier took full advantage.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryuji Noguchi took full advantage.

67'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners sub Patrick Tafa comes onto the field.

60'

Jed Brown departs for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

60'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners sub Lata Tangimana comes onto the field.

60'

Kota Mitake departs for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

60'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners sub Shota Hirono comes onto the field.

60'

Atsushi Kashimoto departs for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

60'

Damian de Allende comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

59'

Vince Aso leaves the field.

59'

Keisuke Uchida comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

59'

Taiki Koyama leaves the field.

59'

Joshua Nohra comes on for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

57'

Tatsuma Nanto leaves the field.

57'

Takumi Yoshimoto comes on for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

57'

Jackson Garden-Bachop leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rikiya Matsuda kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Takuya Yamasawa scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Takuya Yamasawa as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Tatsuhiro Tanji.

55'

Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Ryota Hasegawa getting some game time.

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Lood de Jager being replaced.

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Taiki Fujii getting some game time.

48'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Asaeli Ai Valu being replaced.

48'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Atsushi Sakate getting some game time.

48'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Shota Horie being replaced.

48'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Craig Millar getting some game time.

48'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Keita Inagaki being replaced.

48'

Takuya Yamasawa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Koji Okamura makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Rikiya Matsuda coming on.

42'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Koki Takeyama coming off.

42'

Yellow Card

Jed Brown (Hanazono Kintetsu Liners) is shown a yellow card

41'

Fabulous play by Saitama Wild Knights has led to Keita Inagaki being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Saitama Wild Knights has led to Ryuji Noguchi being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Yellow Card

Esei Haangana (Saitama Wild Knights) is shown a yellow card

37'

Fabulous play by Saitama Wild Knights has led to Vince Aso being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Saitama Wild Knights go for goal with Takuya Yamasawa taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Saitama Wild Knights is finished off by Tatsuhiro Tanji, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Tomoki Osada sets up the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Saitama Wild Knights has led to Tomoki Osada being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Takuya Yamasawa as they go over the white wash for a try.

27'

Trouble here as Takuya Yamasawa breaches the defence.

27'

Taiki Koyama played a key part in that try.

27'

Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop adds the points for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

24'

Penalty Goal

Takuya Yamasawa adds the points for Saitama Wild Knights.

20'

Takuya Yamasawa curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

15'

Try

Asaeli Ai Valu scores the try from close range.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Lachlan Boshier took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Saitama Wild Knights leads to a try for Vince Aso

That's a great try assist by Ryuji Noguchi.

The defensive line has been broken as Ryuji Noguchi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Saitama Wild Knights v Hanazono Kintetsu Liners 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 17th February 2023, 09:30pm PST 
  
 Kumagaya Rugby Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Saitama Wild Knights win +35

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Matsuda

41 - 6

70'

Boshier

39 - 6

69'

Matsuda

34 - 6

56'

Yamasawa

32 - 6

55'

Garden-Bachop

52'

27 - 6

Brown

41'

27 - 3

Half Time

Haangana

27 - 3

37'

Tanji

27 - 3

33'

Yamasawa

22 - 3

28'

Yamasawa

20 - 3

27'

Garden-Bachop

24'

15 - 3

Yamasawa

15 - 0

20'

Ai Valu

12 - 0

14'

Yamasawa

7 - 0

Aso

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Saitama Wild Knights

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

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Defence Profile

Saitama Wild Knights

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

41%

3-6 secs

36%

33%

6+ secs

14%

20%

Rucks Won

Saitama Wild Knights vs Hanazono Kintetsu Liners Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saitama Wild Knights face off against Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in Japan Rugby League One Round 8 on Fri 17th February 2023 at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:30. In South Africa it’s at 07:30 SAST, 18:30 NZST in New Zealand, 16:30 AEST in Australia and 21:30 EST in the US.

Saitama Wild Knights won the last encounter but Saitama Wild Knights are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in 1st and Saitama Wild Knights in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Saitama Wild Knights vs Hanazono Kintetsu Liners Squads

The official squads for Saitama Wild Knights vs Hanazono Kintetsu Liners will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.