Forgotten Wallabies Fullback Shines in Japan Rugby Thriller

Wallabies fullback Tom Banks scored two late tries to help Mie Heat secure a 38-37 win over Sagamihara Dynaboars in Japan Rugby League One.

Ryota Kobayashi's last-minute try sealed the comeback.

The victory moved Mie Heat to eighth place.

Meanwhile, Saitama Wild Knights continued their dominance with a 51-36 win over Yokohama Eagles.

Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers lost 25-20 to Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay despite a strong first half.

Other notable results included Brave Lupus Tokyo's 43-33 win over Tokyo Sungoliath and Shizuoka Blue Revs' 33-23 victory over Verblitz.

Urayasu D-Rocks fell 44-22 to Black Rams Tokyo, with Samu Kerevi scoring a try but also receiving a yellow card.