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Black Rams vs Tokyo Sungoliath Predictions - Sungoliath start their season with a victory
The Black Rams face a daunting task against Tokyo Sungoliath, a team that has historically dominated the fixture. The Black Rams have won only 2 of their last 5 matches and have a poor head-to-head record, having lost 9 out of 10 recent encounters against Sungoliath. Tokyo Sungoliath, although inconsistent away, have capitalized in this fixture historically and aim to start the season strong with recent successful signings. Former All Black TJ Perenara leads an ambitious Black Rams side bolstered by key player additions.
- Tokyo Sungoliath have won 9 out of last 10 matches against Black Rams.
- Black Rams have lost 3 of last 4 home games against Sungoliath.
- Tokyo Sungoliath are predicted to cover the handicap.
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Tokyo Sungoliath have an outstanding record against the Black Rams (Getty Images)
Black Rams vs Tokyo Sungoliath Predictions
- Black Rams vs Tokyo Sungoliath Predictions
- Head to Head
- Black Rams Form
- Tokyo Sungoliath Form
- Team News
The Black Rams have a poor record against Tokyo Sungoliath and failed to reach the playoffs in their previous campaign. Tokyo Sungoliath lost in the quarter-finals and have often defeated the Black Rams away from home.
- Black Rams have won 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Black Rams have won 2 of their last 5 home fixtures.
- Black Rams have lost 9 of their last 10 games against Sungoliath.
- Tokyo Sungoliath have won 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Tokyo Sungoliath have lost 4 of their last 5 away games.
- Tokyo Sungoliath have won 3 of their last 4 away fixtures at the Black Rams.
Head to Head
Tokyo Sungoliath have a commanding lead of nine wins to one against the Black Rams in ten meetings.
Black Rams Form
The Black Rams finished fourth overall in the Conference B standings in their previous Japan Rugby League One campaign, securing 33 points from 18 matches, with six wins and 12 losses.
The Black Rams had fair form during their final five home games of last season. They lost 45-44 to Brave Lupus, 27-24 to Kobe Steel, and 41-14 to the Kubota Spears before defeating Toyota Verblitz 37-7 and Honda 67-22.
The Black Rams start their new season facing one of their bogey teams, having registered nine defeats in ten meetings with Tokyo Sungoliath.
Tokyo Sungoliath Form
Tokyo Sungoliath reached the quarter-finals of the Japan Rugby League One last season, but lost 20-15 to the Kubota Spears.
During the regular season, Sungoliath placed third in the Conference B table with 40 points from 18 matches. They won eight, lost eight and drew two.
Tokyo Sungoliath lost 34-22 to the Mitsubishi Dynaboars, 30-10 to the Kubota Spears, and beat Toyota Verblitz 45-28, and then lost 60-17 to the Wild Knights, and 20-15 to the Kubota Spears in their last five away fixtures.
Tokyo Sungoliath will fancy their chances to start their new campaign with a win, as they have had regular success against the Black Rams in recent seasons, winning three of their four visits to the Black Rams.
Team News
Black Rams
Former All Black TJ Perenara will once again lead the Black Rams as captain for the upcoming season. He said: “I’m honoured and privileged to be able to lead this great club. We have some amazing players and leaders here, so to be able to do this alongside them is exciting. We have a great opportunity this year to build on something we did last season and can’t wait to get out there and perform for our fans.”
New signings: Felix Kalapu (Waratahs), Tomoya Adachi (Dragons, Wales), Rameka Poihipi (Chiefs, NZ), Nick Suchong (NPC Southland NZ), Michael Allardice (Red Hurricanes Osaka), Kota Mitake (Hanazono Kintetsu Liners)
Tokyo Sungoliath
Tevita Tatafu has re-signed with Tokyo Sungoliath, expressing his delight at returning to the club. Tatafu said: “I am really happy to be able to return to Sungoliath after two challenging years in Europe. It was a great experience for me to play against top teams and top-class players. I am very happy to be able to play for Sungoliath again and look forward to having a good season with the team. I will bring back what I learned in France and do my best to help Sungoliath shine.”
New signings: Quinton Mahina (Kobelco Kobe Steelers), Kaleb Trask (Chiefs, NZ & Maori All Blacks), Kazuki Ishida (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara DynaBoars), Sam Jeffries (Hanazono Kintetsu Liners), George Hammond (Harlequins), Shuhei Takeuchi (Japan and Urayasu D-Rocks), Gideon Rampling (Chiefs, NZ & Maori All Blacks), Kanta Ogawa (Yokohama Canon Eagles)
Verdict
Tokyo Sungoliath have a superior record against the Black Rams and are tipped to cover the +2.5 handicap.
Tokyo Sungoliath +2.5
Handicap
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