Keita Inagaki of Rugby League One's Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights played in the match against Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture on the 18th, completing his 100th league appearance.

32-year-old Inagaki of the Wild Knights, who is active as a prop in the forward front row of the Japanese national team.

In addition to his ability as a player, he is also gaining popularity as "the man who never laughs".



On the 18th, he started in the match against the Liners held in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, in Section 8 of Division 1, which is the first division of League One.



In 2013, after graduating from university, he made his first appearance in the official match of the Top League era, the predecessor of League One, and has achieved 100 appearances in 18 days.



In the match, until the 9th minute of the second half when he was substituted, he showed his characteristic powerful scrums, tackles, and sharp runs, and when he returned to the bench, the audience applauded.



The game was won 41-6 by the Wild Knights, extending their winning streak to 8 for the season.



After the match, a ceremony was held to celebrate the milestone, and Inagaki showed a rare smile as he received a bouquet from his wife, Takako Arai, who works as his model.



Inagaki said, "I'm really happy that all the fans have supported me so far, I received a bouquet from my wife at home, and I was able to reach 100 caps. There are still more league games, so I'm going to take this as a turning point. I want to do my best so that I can leave it."

League One Section 8 Wild Knights opening 8 consecutive wins

League One played 4 matches in Section 8 of Division 1, which is the first division, on the 18th, and Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights won comfortably, making it an eight-game winning streak since the opening.



▽The leading Wild Knights faced the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners and won 41-6, scoring 6 tries and not allowing the opponent a try with their solid defense.



The Wild Knights, who have won 8 consecutive wins since the opening, have extended their points to 35.

On the other hand, the Liners are on an eight-game losing streak since the start of the season.



▽ Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath defeated Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo 18-7 to take their 7th consecutive win to 32 points.



The Black Rams, who have lost four games in a row, have 2 wins, 6 losses, and 9 points.



▽Yokohama Canon Eagles beat Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 59-48 with 5 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw for 26 points.



Brave Lupus has 4 wins, 4 losses and 21 points.



▽ Toyota Verblitz vs. NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu, Verblitz came from behind with a score of 21 to 18, with 3 wins and 5 losses and 14 points.


The Green Rockets were on a seven-game losing streak.



The remaining two matches of Round 8 will be played on the 19th.