Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

43 - 30

Full Time

Shizuoka BlueRevs

Shizuoka BlueRevs vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

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 Kenta Iemura bursts through to advance the Shizuoka BlueRevs attack.

78'

Takayoshi Mohara comes on.

75'

Kazuhiro Kawata comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Yuki Yatomi took full advantage.

74'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Ryuto Yagisawa getting some game time.

70'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Eishin Kuwano being replaced.

70'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Yuto Mori getting some game time.

70'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Atsuki Kuwayama being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Jone Naikabula leads to a try for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Jone Naikabula took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Viliami Tahitu'a took full advantage.

67'

Conversion

The Shizuoka BlueRevs supporters go wild as Kenta Iemura successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Shizuoka BlueRevs leads to a try for Kwagga Smith

64'

Richmond Tongatama sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Richmond Tongatama goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Futo Yamaguchi goes through the gap.

63'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo sub Futoshi Mori comes onto the field.

61'

Mamoru Harada departs for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

61'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo sub Masataka Mikami comes onto the field.

61'

Sena Kimura departs for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

61'

Shizuoka BlueRevs sub Sohei Nishimura comes onto the field.

61'

Heiichiro Ito departs for Shizuoka BlueRevs.

61'

Shizuoka BlueRevs sub Richmond Tongatama comes onto the field.

61'

Takuma Shoji departs for Shizuoka BlueRevs.

61'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo results in a try for Jone Naikabula.

57'

Shannon Frizell played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Shannon Frizell as they get over the gainline!

57'

Rob Thompson comes on for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

56'

Seta Tamanivalu leaves the field.

56'

Kohei Takahashi comes on for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

56'

Yuhei Sugiyama leaves the field.

56'

Shohei Ito comes on for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

56'

Takeshi Sasaki leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo results in a try for Jone Naikabula.

54'

What a run here by Jone Naikabula as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Richie Mo'unga.

54'

Samuela Anise comes on.

52'

Jacob Pierce comes off.

52'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Teruo Makabe getting some game time.

50'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Taufa Latu being replaced.

50'

Richie Mo'unga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Shizuoka BlueRevs make a substitution with Hironori Yatomi coming on.

44'

Shizuoka BlueRevs make a substitution with Shunsuke Ito coming off.

44'

Penalty Goal

Kenta Iemura kicks the penalty.

41'

Shizuoka BlueRevs make a substitution with Kwagga Smith coming on.

40'

Shizuoka BlueRevs make a substitution with Malgene Ilaua coming off.

40'

Shizuoka BlueRevs make a substitution with Shunsuke Ito coming on.

40'

Shizuoka BlueRevs make a substitution with Sylvian Mahuza coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Kenta Iemura kicks the penalty.

41'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Richie Mo'unga will have to re-adjust the radar.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo is finished off by Seta Tamanivalu, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo has led to Seta Tamanivalu being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Richie Mo'unga.

37'

Fabulous play by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo has led to Shannon Frizell being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Shizuoka BlueRevs has led to Malo Tuitama being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Fabulous play by Shizuoka BlueRevs has led to Viliami Tahitu'a being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo ends with a try for Jone Naikabula.

29'

Trouble here as Jone Naikabula breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Atsuki Kuwayama is finished off with a try.

29'

The conversion is on its way from Richie Mo'unga but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

25'

Try

Atsuki Kuwayama goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Atsuki Kuwayama bursts through to advance the Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo attack.

24'

Sena Kimura played a key part in that try.

24'

Penalty Goal

Kenta Iemura adds the points for Shizuoka BlueRevs.

20'

Conversion

Kenta Iemura converts the try.

16'

Try

Malgene Ilaua scores the try from close range.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Sylvian Mahuza took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Kenta Iemura has kicked a conversion.

Try

Shizuoka BlueRevs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Malgene Ilaua touching down.

Yuki Yatomi played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Yuya Odo goes through the gap.

Richie Mo'unga has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo leads to a try for Seta Tamanivalu

Takuro Matsunaga sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Shannon Frizell goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo v Shizuoka BlueRevs 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 8th December 2023, 09:30pm PST 
  
 Ajinomoto Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

48%

% Of Game In Lead

43%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mo'unga

43 - 30

70'

Naikabula

41 - 30

68'

Iemura

65'

36 - 30

Smith

64'

36 - 28

Mo'unga

36 - 23

58'

Naikabula

34 - 23

57'

Mo'unga

29 - 23

56'

Naikabula

27 - 23

54'

Iemura

41'

22 - 23

Half Time

Iemura

41'

22 - 20

Tamanivalu

22 - 17

37'

Mo'unga

17 - 17

31'

Naikabula

15 - 17

29'

Kuwayama

10 - 17

24'

Iemura

20'

5 - 17

Iemura

16'

5 - 14

Ilaua

15'

5 - 12

Iemura

5 - 7

Ilaua

5 - 5

Tamanivalu

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Shizuoka BlueRevs

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Defence Profile

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Shizuoka BlueRevs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

40%

47%

3-6 secs

41%

33%

6+ secs

16%

14%

Rucks Won

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo vs Shizuoka BlueRevs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo face off against Shizuoka BlueRevs in Japan Rugby League One Round 1 on Fri 8th December 2023 at Ajinomoto 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.

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Shizuoka BlueRevs in 1st and Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo vs Shizuoka BlueRevs Squads

The official squads for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo vs Shizuoka BlueRevs will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.