Rugby: Spears' League One-winning captain Tatekawa named season's MVP

Harumichi Tatekawa was named the Japan Rugby League One MVP of the season on Monday after captaining Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay to their first-ever title."I'm really surprised. I hope to develop further to win this award again next season," said the 33-year-old center, whose kick pass set up Haruto Kida's decisive try during Saturday's 17-15 playoff final win over Saitama Wild Knights at Tokyo's National Stadium.Tatekawa -- who was part of the Japan team that shocked South Africa in Brighton, England, at the 2015 Rugby World Cup -- was lauded after the final by his coach Frans Ludeke and te…READ FULL ARTICLE