Jone Naikabula announced his return to the Brave Lupus lineup after nearly a year on the sidelines with an impactful performance against Yokohama. He made his presence felt immediately with a barnstorming run, powering through three defenders which directly led to a team try. In total, he amassed 74 metres and beat 4 defenders from only 3 carries. In defence, he completed 3 tackles but conceded one penalty during his time on the field.