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Last week, Cleary stood firm in his conviction, saying the celebration was never just about him or the team’s hype — it was a prayer for Shiba, the Japan boy, to rise like a Samurai and cut down the opposition. In his mind, it was supposed to be a symbolic passing of energy, a way of summoning that extra edge when the pressure was on.
But instead of seeing his wish granted, the weekend turned into a harsh reality check. Shiba didn’t get his heroic moment. What unfolded was the opposite: the so-called Samurai was left stranded, and Cleary’s hope crumbled as the Comeback Kings stormed through to make a bold statement.
The head of the Comeback Kings reminded everyone why they own that title. Clinical in execution, relentless in spirit, they exposed every gap, every hesitation, and turned what was supposed to be Cleary’s symbolic triumph into a lesson in dominance. The comeback wasn’t luck — it was a well-orchestrated masterclass that left fans shaking their heads in disbelief.
For Shiba, the Japan boy who carried the weight of Cleary’s symbolic prayer, the spotlight was heavy and unforgiving. Instead of glory, he got schooled, forced to watch as the Comeback Kings showed the kind of resilience that defines champions.
Rugby league has always been about stories bigger than the scoreline — passion, belief, culture, and faith. Cleary’s celebration may have started as a gesture, a prayer for something greater, but it ended as proof that the game answers to no one’s wish.
In the end, the Samurai spirit wasn’t enough to stop the fire of the Comeback Kings. #NRL #rugbyleague #bronxnation #bbf4life
Shiba, the Japan Boy, Left Waiting as Cleary’s Prayer Falls Short Against the Comeback Kings