The away side will be the more confident side going into the break with a 0-12 lead. A 6th min try from Iiyama got the ball rolling for Green Rockets and a try from Higginbotham extended their lead.

Welcome to 2018 Japan Top League, Sanix Blues will take on NEC Green Rockets in their round 3 clash. Both sides will look to find confidence in their game and get to winning ways. NEC Green Rockets come into this game off a 5-29 defeat to Toyota Verblitz, while their counterparts lost 33-3 in their last match against Hino Red Dolphins in the opening round. The visitors got the better of the home side in 2017/18 season beating them 17-29. Commentary will not be updated for this match but live scores will be updated.