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Honda vs Black Rams Predictions - Rams set for victory in Japan Rugby League One

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  • Black Rams have won 3 of last 4 against Honda.
  • Honda on a 9-game home losing streak.
  • Black Rams predicted to cover the handicap.
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Honda vs Black Rams Preview


Honda Heat only managed a singular win last season and lost heavily at home regularly. I am backing the Rams to win away and cover.
  • Honda vs Black Rams Preview
  • Head to Head
  • Honda Form
  • Honda Team News & Injuries
  • Black Rams Form 
  • Black Rams Team News & Injuries

  • Black Rams have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
  • Black Rams have won 3 of their last 5 away matches.  
  • Black Rams have won 3 of their last 4 games against Honda.
  • Honda have lost 9 successive home fixtures. 

Head to Head


The Black Rams have a slight edge with three victories to two against Honda in five meetings.  

Honda Form


Honda finished second to last in the league standings last season on seven points from 16 fixtures, losing 15 times, 

Subsequently, Honda had to face Shuttles Aichi in two relegation playoff fixtures, winning 57–39 before losing 24-15 but keeping their place in the Japan Rugby League One 72-63 on aggregate.

Honda have struggled to win on their home turf lately, losing nine consecutive times. Can they reverse their fortunes and start their new season with a victory over the Black Rams? 

Honda Team News & Injuries


Takuro Hojo, Soki Watanabe, Clynton Knox, Naoki Motomura, Haruhiko Uemura, Franco Mostert, Dawid Kellerman, Takumi Fujii, and Tom Banks scored two tries each for Honda last season. 

Black Rams Form 


The Black Rams recorded three victories in their previous campaign in the Japan Rugby League One, finishing 10th in the standings with 17 points. 

The Black Rams cruised to easy victories in their relegation playoff matches against the Green Rockets Tokatsu, winning 40–21 and 55–0. 

The Black Rams maintained their status in the top division after impressive performances and defeated Honda on three occasions in their previous four encounters.

Black Rams Team News & Injuries


Ex-Harlequins coach Tabai Matson and All-Black scrumhalf TJ Perenara have joined the Black Rams for the upcoming season. 

Matt McGahan scored 68 points for the Black Rams last season.

Nathan Hughes scored ten tries for his club in the previous campaign. 

Verdict

The Black Rams have enjoyed regular success against Honda lately and are tipped to cover the handicap.

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