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Dan Carter leads Steelers to glory after drubbing of Matt Giteau's Suntory

Dan Carter . (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Dan Carter has led the Kobe Kobelco Steelers to victory in the Top League final in Japan.

Suntory Sungoliath were thrashed 55-5 by Steelers at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.

Carter lined up opposite old foe Matt Giteau at 10, and orchestrated what was to be a one sided affair. The win is the Steelers first League win since the inaugural Top League season in 2003-04.

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Carter kicked six conversions and a penalty.

Following the game, Steelers headcoach Dave Dillon said: “You get what you prepare for and our preparation was awesome, especially leading into this game.”

In the 2017-2018 season, they finished fifth overall on the final Japan Rugby Top League table. Kobe have consistently finished between third and sixth every season.

This season saw the team undergo a major overhaul. Aside from Carter, new signing included Tom Franklin, Hayden Parker and centre Richard Buckman, adding to the likes of former All Black halfback Andy Ellis and Adam Ashley-Cooper, who were already at the club.

Kobe

Tries: Fraser 2, Yamanaka 2, Arita, Ashley-Cooper, Franklin, Hattingh
Cons: Carter 5
Pens: Carter

Suntory

Tries: Ozaki

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