All eyes will be on the battle of Fuchu as Japan Rugby League One enters round seven, with Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo and Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath squaring off in a contest that has significant ramifications for the point’s table.
Australian-raised trio Jack Cornelsen, Ben Gunter and Dylan Riley have been named in Japan's 34-man training squad for their mid-year rugby Tests against Uruguay and France.
Former All Blacks first-five Aaron Cruden edged ex-Wallabies pivot Bernard Foley in an all-star League One battle between the two playmakers over the weekend.
Former Wallabies star Israel Folau has been named to start his second Japan Rugby League One match after impressing in his competition debut last weekend.
The Top League finally got underway over the weekend, and a ton of stars from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa shone in the opening round of the season.
Dan Carter made his Japanese Top League debut on Friday night, leading his Kobelco Steelers to an impressive 36-20 victory.