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Former Wallabies coach, winger into Japan Rugby decider

Ex-Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is on the precipice of more success in Japan with the Wild Knights. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Marika Koroibete and former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans will be chasing final glory after Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights won the first Japan Rugby League One semi-final.

The unbeaten Wild Knights took their season record to 17 wins after a thrilling 20-17 success over a Yokohama Canon Eagles outfit that fielded Wallabies second-rower Matthew Phillip, alongside the two-time World Cup-winning Springbok centre Jesse Kriel.

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