Does anything need to be said here? Clinical masterclass with plenty left in reserve from the Land of the Rucking Sun. GWRFC presented no problem at all and simply rolled over.

GWRFC players looked despondent and dispassionate once Takamori first crossed the line, emboldening the pattern of psychological collapse in the GWR ranks: Once they concede, they fall apart.

So often we've seen encouraging phases, great breakdown play and inspiring carries from GWRFC... in the opening 10 minutes. Beyond that, they're lost.

Takamori made a statement to the Golden Gumshield adjudicators, scoring another try before half-time. He's officially the highest scoring hooker in the Pro 12. Need we mention yet another Onikuma try? And need we mention Emperor Meiji's stellar kicking and decision making?

Land of the Rucking Sun look to be reserving energy and holding their nerve in preparation for the playoffs in under a month's time. A wise move by Mossy Pebble, we feel.

Evening Rot correspondent David Pipe writes: 'Land of the Rucking Sun are the team to beat in the Pro 12. We all know the Pets have weaknesses, but the Cherry Blossoms only drop games when they're complacent. I doubt they'll show a lack of discipline with silverware on the line.'

'As to GWRFC, they've resigned themselves to the Armitage 8. They've got nothing to play for, they certainly don't have pride. Last I saw of [Sir] Mark Hopwood he was loitering at Buckingham Palace, hasn't even shown up to a home game in three weeks!'