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Cheslin Kolbe lights up the pitch with 17 points as Tokyo Sungoliath secures a decisive 39-22 victory over BlackRams Tokyo. This win marks a regular season double for Sungoliath against their rivals, setting the stage for an upcoming quarter-final clash.
The match kicks off with former Chiefs fly-half Kaleb Trask scoring the opening try in the 12th minute. Kolbe adds another try, pushing Sungoliath to a 19-10 lead at halftime. Despite a brief resurgence from BlackRams, who narrow the gap with Liam Gill's try, Sungoliath dominates the second half. Trask seals the game with a fifth try in the dying moments.
Meanwhile, Shizuoka BlueRevs secure a strong 42-15 win over Yokohama Canon Eagles, finishing seventh in the standings. Kwagga Smith's team achieves their second-best finish in five seasons, despite a lackluster performance from the Eagles, who end their campaign under coach Leon MacDonald with Faf de Klerk on the bench for much of the match.
In other action, Urayasu D-Rocks triumph over Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars, with Hikaru Tamura and Matt Vaega trading blows in a thrilling contest. This win comes as Dynaboars struggle with their sixth consecutive defeat, highlighting ongoing challenges for coach Glenn Delaney.
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