JAPAN LEAGUE ONE ROUND-UP
By BEN JAYCOCK

Saitama Wild Knights underscored their status as title favourites with an impressive 28-18 win over Kobe Steelers.
Robbie Deans’ Wild Knights came from behind twice at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium to remain the competition’s only unbeaten team and extend their perfect start to 10-0.
Saitama flanker Itsuki Onishi made the most of his first start of the season, scoring a second half try in a player-of-the-match performance.
The visitors conceded an early opening try to Amanaki Saumaki but led 14-11 at the break thanks to Tomoki Osada’s five-poi...