Kobe Steelers
63 - 21
Toyota Verblitz
22 Feb 2025
Stage: Conference A Round 9
Hanazono Rugby Stadium
The Kobelco Kobe Steelers delivered an emphatic performance, defeating Toyota Verblitz 63-21 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Bryn Gatland was instrumental, converting all but one of the home team's tries, showcasing his kicking prowess. The Steelers raced to an early lead with tries from Potgieter, Yamashita, and Moeakiola, all converted by Gatland. Despite a brief reply from Verblitz's McCurran, Kobe's dominance continued with further tries throughout the match, including a brace from Raratubua. Verblitz struggled to contain the relentless attacking play, managing only three tries in response. Michael Hooper's yellow card late in the game compounded Verblitz's woes. Overall, it was a comprehensive victory for the Steelers, highlighting their offensive strength and strategic execution.
Weather
Temperature: 6.0°C (Feels like -1.4°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 21.1 km/h, gusting to 52.6 km/h Humidity: 43% Cloud Cover: 86%
Highlights
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 11' try Willie Potgieter
- 12' conversion Bryn Gatland
- 14' try Rakuhei Yamashita
- 14' conversion Bryn Gatland
- 16' try Ataata Moeakiola
- 17' conversion Bryn Gatland
- 17' substitution Rikiya Matsuda
- 18' try Gerard Cowley-Tuioti
- 19' conversion Bryn Gatland
- 30' try Waisake Raratubua
- 31' conversion Bryn Gatland
- 35' try Nicholas McCurran
- 35' conversion Matt McGahan
- 40' try Kenta Matsuoka
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 41' conversion Bryn Gatland
- 42' substitution Hiroshi Yamashita
- 46' try Jongchu Ryang
- 47' conversion Dick Wilson
- 47' substitution Jongchu Ryang
- 47' substitution Richie Gray
- 50' try Brodie Retallick
- 50' conversion Bryn Gatland
- 52' substitution Lautaimi Fetuani
- 52' substitution Kenta Matsuoka
- 53' substitution Genki Sudo
- 53' substitution Shogo Miura
- 54' substitution Shigure Takao
- 55' try Waisake Raratubua
- 56' conversion Bryn Gatland
- 56' substitution Atsushi Hiwasa
- 57' yellow_card Michael Hooper
- 58' try Michael Little
- 59' conversion Bryn Gatland
- 60' substitution Yoshikatsu Hikosaka
- 60' substitution Shuhei Yamaguchi
- 60' substitution Brodie Retallick
- 60' substitution Michael Little
- 62' substitution Waisake Raratubua
- 64' try Nicholas McCurran
- 65' conversion Matt McGahan
- 65' substitution Rakuhei Yamashita
- 67' substitution Dick Wilson
- 67' yellow_card_complete Michael Hooper
- 80' full_time