Saitama Wild Knights

53 - 12

Full Time

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars vs Saitama Wild Knights

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

80'

Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Saitama Wild Knights are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Dylan Riley picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

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

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Kazuki Ishida took full advantage.

72'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Kyohei Yamasawa coming on.

66'

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

66'

Conversion

The Saitama Wild Knights supporters go wild as Rikiya Matsuda successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Saitama Wild Knights leads to a try for Dylan Riley

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Dylan Riley goes through the gap.

65'

Jack Cornelsen sets up the try.

65'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars sub Brackin Karauria-Henry comes onto the field.

64'

Joichiro Iwashita departs for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

64'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars sub Ryuto Fukuyama comes onto the field.

63'

Kota Iwamura departs for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Rikiya Matsuda goes through the gap.

60'

Itsuki Onishi comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

59'

Lachlan Boshier leaves the field.

59'

Shota Fukui comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

55'

Ben Gunter leaves the field.

55'

Keisuke Uchida comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

55'

Taiki Koyama leaves the field.

55'

Craig Millar comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

55'

Daniel Perez leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Marika Koroibete as they get over the gainline!

51'

Taiki Fujii comes on.

51'

Asaeli Ai Valu comes off.

51'

Jack Cornelsen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

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

46'

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

46'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Linde getting some game time.

46'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars decide to make a substitution, with Walt Steenkamp being replaced.

46'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars decide to make a substitution, with Matt Vaega getting some game time.

46'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars decide to make a substitution, with Curtis Rona being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Rikiya Matsuda adds the two points for Saitama Wild Knights.

46'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Jack Cornelsen from scoring that try!

44'

Jack Cornelsen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Dylan Riley is finished off with a try.

44'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Hayato Hosoda coming on.

43'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Mototsugu Hachiya coming off.

43'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Yuki Miyazato coming on.

43'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Yoshimitsu Yasue coming off.

43'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Yu Chinen coming on.

43'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Kanzo Schinckel coming off.

43'

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

40'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Yusuke Sakamoto coming on.

40'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Masataka Tsuruya coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Rikiya Matsuda kicks the penalty.

40'

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

37'

Conversion

Rikiya Matsuda does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Saitama Wild Knights as Takuya Yamasawa goes over.

35'

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

35'

Taiki Koyama sets up the try.

35'

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

30'

Try

Silky skills by Saitama Wild Knights ends with a try for Marika Koroibete.

28'

Spellbinding play by Takuya Yamasawa is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Ben Gunter breaches the defence.

28'

Penalty Goal

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

27'

Ryuto Fukuyama comes off.

25'

Kazuki Ishida comes on.

25'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Tomoki Osada getting some game time.

22'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Damian de Allende being replaced.

22'

James Grayson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars is finished off by James Grayson

21'

That's a great try assist by Ben Paltridge.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Paltridge bursts through to advance the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars attack.

20'

Conversion

James Grayson converts the try.

16'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Honeti Taumohaapai leads to a try for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

15'

Yellow Card

Takuya Yamasawa (Saitama Wild Knights) is shown a yellow card

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Honeti Taumohaapai took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Curtis Rona is finished off with a try.

15'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars sub Ryuto Fukuyama comes onto the field.

13'

Kazuki Ishida departs for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

13'

Conversion

Rikiya Matsuda converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Saitama Wild Knights results in a try for Marika Koroibete

11'

Dylan Riley played a key part in that try.

11'

Conversion

Rikiya Matsuda has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Saitama Wild Knights leads to a try for Ryuji Noguchi

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

That's a great try assist by Rikiya Matsuda.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Saitama Wild Knights v Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Fri 5th April 2024, 10:30pm PDT 
  
 Kumagaya Rugby Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Saitama Wild Knights win +41

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

83%

Possession Last 10 min

17%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Yamasawa

53 - 12

79'

Riley

51 - 12

78'

Matsuda

46 - 12

66'

Riley

44 - 12

65'

Matsuda

39 - 12

46'

Cornelsen

37 - 12

44'

Half Time

Matsuda

32 - 12

40'

Matsuda

29 - 12

36'

Yamasawa

27 - 12

35'

Koroibete

22 - 12

28'

Matsuda

17 - 12

27'

Grayson

21'

14 - 12

Grayson

16'

14 - 7

Taumohaapai

15'

14 - 5

Yamasawa

14 - 0

15'

Matsuda

14 - 0

13'

Koroibete

12 - 0

11'

Matsuda

7 - 0

Noguchi

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

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Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

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Defence Profile

Saitama Wild Knights

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

3-6 secs

33%

25%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

51'

58'

68'

74'

76'

Saitama Wild Knights

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

Saitama Wild Knights vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saitama Wild Knights face off against Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars in Japan Rugby League One Round 12 on Fri 5th April 2024 at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:30. In South Africa it’s at 07:30 SAST, 18:30 NZST in New Zealand, 16:30 AEST in Australia and 22:30 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 3 places in the league table with Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars in 1st and Saitama Wild Knights in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Saitama Wild Knights vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars Squads

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