Sam Greene was at the heart of a major upset as fourth-placed Shizuoka BlueRevs spanked Brave Lupus Tokyo 56-26 to complete a notable double over the defending champions.
Former NRL star Joseph Manu's debut season in rugby union keeps on getting better, with the 28-year-old scoring his ninth try from 13 appearances to lead Verblitz to a vital 29-17 win over Yokohama Eagles in Japan Rugby League One.
Robbie Deans has won the battle of the former Wallaby coaches in Japan Rugby League One, with his Saitama Wild Knights beating Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers 46-32.
It was in the second half where the Spears really got into their work, opening up the Blue Revs defence on countless occasions.
Two tries by Wallabies fullback Tom Banks helped Mie Heat come from behind to beat Sagamihara Dynaboars 38-37 in a Japan Rugby League One.thriller.
The injection of Shaun Stevenson into the Kubota Spears has seen them win their last four games. Also, with experienced North Harbour halfback Bryn Hall in the Spears squad, the Spears' Kiwi contingent is growing.
The Spears had the luxury of bringing one Test All Black Shaun Stevenson off the bench in the second half, to add impact to an already in-form backline.
It’s been less than a week since one-test All Black Shaun Stevenson has been in Japan, but the fullback is ready to make his first appearance for the Kubota Spears.