Ex-All Blacks stars Aaron Smith and Mark Telea led the way as Japan Rugby League One strugglers Toyota Verblitz sealed a crucial 52-21 win over defending champions Toshiba Brave Lupus.
A thrilling end to the weekend saw Kobelco Kobe Steelers avenge last year's hat-trick of defeats by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in Japan Rugby League One.
All Blacks legend Brodie Retallick added to his tally on Saturday, scoring his ninth try of the Japan Rugby league One season for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.
The international stars were on fine form this weekend in the Japan Rugby League One, with multiple Springboks and All Blacks getting on the scoresheet for their teams.
Cheslin Kolbe continued with his fine form for Tokyo Sungoliath while the defending champions Toshiba Brave Lupus got their Japan Rugby League One campaign on track over the weekend.
