Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

0 - 49

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Saitama Wild Knights

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners vs Saitama Wild Knights

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jed Brown bursts through to advance the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners attack.

79'

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

78'

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

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Saitama Wild Knights is finished off by Dylan Riley

75'

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

75'

Keisuke Uchida played a key part in that try.

75'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners decide to make a substitution, with Koji Okamura getting some game time.

74'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners decide to make a substitution, with Patrick Stehlin being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Damian de Allende has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Saitama Wild Knights results in a try for Vince Aso

72'

Dylan Riley played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Riley took full advantage.

72'

Damian de Allende curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Saitama Wild Knights results in a try for Dylan Riley

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Riley took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Koki Takeyama.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Taiki Koyama took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryosuke Kataoka took full advantage.

67'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners sub Keitaro Hitora comes onto the field.

63'

Will Genia departs for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

63'

Saitama Wild Knights sub Vince Aso comes onto the field.

63'

Marika Koroibete departs for Saitama Wild Knights.

63'

Saitama Wild Knights sub Keisuke Uchida comes onto the field.

63'

Rikiya Matsuda departs for Saitama Wild Knights.

63'

Rikiya Matsuda curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

63'

Try

Saitama Wild Knights are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Shota Horie touching down.

62'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners sub Jed Brown comes onto the field.

62'

Sanaila Waqa departs for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

62'

Sho Fukui comes on for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

58'

Keiichi Kaneko leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Saitama Wild Knights results in a try for Asaeli Ai Valu.

56'

Liam Mitchell played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Taiki Koyama as they get over the gainline!

56'

Liekina Kaufusi comes on.

54'

Haruki Kanazawa comes off.

54'

Nesta Mahina comes on.

51'

Shun Sasaki comes off.

51'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Shota Fukui getting some game time.

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Ryota Hasegawa being replaced.

49'

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

49'

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

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Shota Horie getting some game time.

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Atsushi Sakate being replaced.

49'

Rikiya Matsuda will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Koki Takeyama dots the ball down from close range.

45'

Koki Takeyama makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Taiki Koyama is finished off with a try.

45'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Itsuki Onishi getting some game time.

45'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Shunsuke Nunomaki being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Rikiya Matsuda adds the two points for Saitama Wild Knights.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Tomoki Osada from scoring that try!

42'

Tomoki Osada makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Rikiya Matsuda played a key part in that try.

42'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners make a substitution with Shinki Ushikubo coming on.

41'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners make a substitution with Lata Tangimana coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Rikiya Matsuda has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Asaeli Ai Valu comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

31'

Taiki Fujii leaves the field.

31'

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

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Marika Koroibete took full advantage.

12'

Rikiya Matsuda has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Saitama Wild Knights are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Shunsuke Nunomaki touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Shunsuke Nunomaki goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Taiki Koyama.

Patrick Tafa comes on.

Ben Toolis comes off.

Tomoki Osada comes on.

Takuya Yamasawa comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hanazono Kintetsu Liners v Saitama Wild Knights 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 16th December 2023, 07:00pm PST 
  
 Hanazono Rugby Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Saitama Wild Knights win +49

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

94%

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Riley

75'

0 - 49

de Allende

73'

0 - 44

Aso

72'

0 - 42

Riley

70'

0 - 37

Horie

62'

0 - 32

Matsuda

58'

0 - 27

Ai Valu

56'

0 - 25

Takeyama

45'

0 - 20

Matsuda

43'

0 - 15

Osada

42'

0 - 13

Half Time

Matsuda

39'

0 - 8

Nunomaki

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

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Attack Profile

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Saitama Wild Knights

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Defence Profile

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

Saitama Wild Knights

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

34%

47%

3-6 secs

40%

35%

6+ secs

20%

Rucks Won

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

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners face off against Saitama Wild Knights in Japan Rugby League One Round 2 on Sat 16th December 2023 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:00. In South Africa it’s at 05:00 SAST, 16:00 NZST in New Zealand, 14:00 AEST in Australia and 19:00 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 Saitama Wild Knights in 1st and Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners vs Saitama Wild Knights Squads

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