Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay (Tokyo Bay) won their long-awaited first victory.
They defeated the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights (Saitama), who were aiming for their second straight victory, and ran up to the top from 3rd place last season. CTB captain Masamichi Tachikawa (33) said, “I’m really happy. I think it’s all thanks to the Orange Army (fans).”
I brought my strengths to the fore. In the first half, Australian representative SO Bernard Foley (33) 3PG led 9-3. In the second half, they allowed a temporary reversal, but in the 29th minute, when they were chasing three points, WTB Kida Haruto (24), who reacted to a kick pass from CTB Tachikawa, reversed with a try to the left corner. Kida, who is nominated for the Rookie of the Year Award with 16 tries, ranked second in the league, said, “It seems to symbolize this season. Looking at the space outside, the whole team saw the same picture, and we were able to finish.”
In the predecessor top league, it was demoted to the top east league (second division) in the 2010-11 season. When Tachikawa and others joined the team, it was in the second division. Tachikawa said, “Since the days of Top East, everyone at the company has been deeply supportive.
After many hardships, the best scenery in Japan was waiting.[Kou Matsumoto]
2023-05-20 07:27:00
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