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.
Michael Hooper will make his long-awaited return to 15-a-side rugby in Osaka on Saturday, coming face to face with former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie.
Former All Blacks coach will renew his rivalry with the ex-Wallabies boss when their teams clash on Saturday in Japan Rugby League One.
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.