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Saitama Wild Knights face off against Toyota Verblitz in Japan Rugby League One Round 8 on Fri 13th February 2026 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 on Flo Rugby in the US.
Saitama Wild Knights won the last encounter but Saitama Wild Knights are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Toyota Verblitz in 1st and Saitama Wild Knights in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Saitama Wild Knights vs Toyota Verblitz will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Tiaan Falcon kicks the penalty.
Takuya Yamasawa has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by Saitama Wild Knights results in a try for Lachlan Boshier
The touch judges raise their flags as Rikiya Matsuda kicks the penalty goal.
The touch judges raise their flags as Takuya Yamasawa kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by Saitama Wild Knights results in a try for Koki Takeyama.
Takuya Yamasawa adds the two points for Saitama Wild Knights.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Ben Gunter dots the ball down from close range.
Rikiya Matsuda adds the two points for Toyota Verblitz.
Slick passing by Toyota Verblitz leads to a try for Akito Okui.
Rikiya Matsuda makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Rikiya Matsuda goes on their own for a try.
What a kick! Vince Aso takes full advantage to score for Saitama Wild Knights.