The Wild Knights rugby team of the Sanyo Electric Corporation became Japan's national rugby club champion for 2010 after beating the Toyota's Verblitz 22-17 on 28 February.

Takai Palei, a spokesperson for the Tongan Community in Japan reported that two Tongans who played for the Wild Knights, the assistant captain, Koliniasi Holani at No. 8 and Sione Talikavili Vatuvei at breakaway made vital contribution to the victory of the Wild Knights. Among key players in the Wild Knights is No. 10 Tony Brown, the former No. 10 for the New Zealand All Blacks.

It was the third year in a row for the Wild Knights to win the Japanese annual national rugby competition and again retain the shield and the cup of the tournament which were presented by the chairman of the Japanese Rugby Union, the former Prime Minister Mr Mori.

Takai reported that among Tongan rugby stars who played for the Wild Knights in the past were Nofomuli Taumoefolau, Sinali Latu, Uatesoni Namoa, Semi Taupeaafe, 'Elisi Vunipola, Loni Manako and Sione Latu.

The Japanese rugby union is putting together its national team for 2010 Pacific Cup, and five Tongan players have been selected into a squad which the Japanese national team will be selected from. They are Koliniasi Holani, Talikavili Vatuvei, Toetu'u Taiufa, Mefi Paea and Pie'I Mafile'o.