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W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
13
11
1
1
487
321
166
4
1
5
13
10
2
1
503
320
183
7
1
8
13
10
2
1
429
274
155
4
2
6
Conference A P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
13
11
1
1
487
321
166
4
1
5
13
9
4
0
393
367
26
3
1
4
13
7
6
0
452
325
127
5
4
9
Conference B P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
13
10
2
1
503
320
183
7
1
8
13
10
2
1
429
274
155
4
2
6
13
5
6
2
367
385
-18
0
2
2
Stats 2024/2025
Jone Naikabula Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
13
Tries
Michael Leitch Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
213
Tackles
Mikiya Takamoto Tokyo Sungoliath
150
Kicks
Kyohei Yamasawa Saitama Wild Knights
147
Points
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