Japan company champion Kobe Steel completed the "double" on Sunday by winning the Japan Rugby Union Championship with a convincing 49-20 triumph over Toyota Motor at Tokyo's National Stadium.
It was Kobe's first national title since 1995 and eighth overall.
"I give my players perfect marks for their performance today," Kobe head coach Mitsutake Hagimoto proudly said. "I'm really convinced that our team has become a strong side. You can't win two titles over the season without skill and mental toughness."
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