All Blacks Retallick and Savea lead Kobe Steelers to big win

All Blacks forwards Brodie Retallick and Ardie Savea every scored a brace of tries to energy the Kobe Steelers to an 80-15 thrashing of the newly promoted Mie Warmth within the opening sport of the Japan Rugby League One season Saturday.

World Rugby participant of the 12 months Savea made his Japanese membership debut, whereas Retallick marked his return after a earlier stint with the Kobe aspect from 2019 to 2021.

Man of the match Retallick opened the scoring when he crossed within the fourth minute at Noevir Stadium. The 32-year-old lock touched down once more 5 minutes into the second half to make it 33-10 following countryman Bryn Gatland’s conversion.