Brave Lupus Tokyo closed the gap on the Japan Rugby League One top four Saturday after escaping with a 19-18 win away to Toyota Verblitz.The result moved head coach Todd Blackadder's team to within three points of fourth-place Yokohama Eagles, who were beaten 15-5 on the road by Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay.Toyota fullback Tiaan Falcon missed all three of his conversions, including the final kick of the game after replacement Shuhei Yamaguchi went over in the 84th minute at Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium.The hosts had been forced to defend for long stretches but stayed in the contest thanks to a…READ FULL ARTICLE
