Japan_Top_League_LIXIL_Cup
Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Scrums are becoming a bit messy late in the match. Eventually Panasonic are able to get the ball out but Yamada's clearing kick is poor and sets up a lineout on the 22m.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Yamaha are 5m out, trying everything to make a dent in the defence, but once again they are penalised for going off their feet at the ruck. Panasonic are able to clear the ball up field and relieve the pressure. 15min remaining.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Panasonic knock the ball out of play intentionally with their hand, resulting in a penalty to Yamaha. They set up a lineout 5m out, big opportunity for them.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

After 17 phases, Yamaha make a excellent steal and are able to clear the ball up field.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Panasonic are building up brilliantly as they slowly make ground off every phase. They employ the pickup and drive, 10m out from the tryline.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Panasonic ring in the changes. Many positional changes. Panasonic have a scrum near the Yamaha 22m line.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Yamaha are looking desperate to get back into this game as they throw everything at the men in blue, however the Panasonic defence has been solid all game. After a long passage of play which saw Yamaha unable to make any ground, Otao kicks up field and the ball goes over the deadball line.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Yamaha's scrum has improved drastically compared to the first half, as they even dominated the previous scrum.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Yamaha's Ito gets smashed in the tackle and he struggles to get up afterwards.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Yamaha unable to get over the advantage line and eventually are penalised for going off their feet. The risk did not pay off for them this time.