Hayden Parker in action for the Sunwolves against the Waratahs. Photo: GettyA week after learning they are to be axed from Super Rugby, Japan's Sunwolves delivered a withering riposte to tournament organisers by beating the Waratahs 31-29 on Friday. But that decision seemed untimely as the Sunwolves improved on a season in which they have also claimed their first win in New Zealand. The Waratahs shocked the Sunwolves with a try after 90 seconds and led 12-3 before the Sunwolves rallied with tries to Masirewa and Grant Hattingh to led 17-12 at halftime. Earlier, the Crusaders bounced back from their loss to the Waratahs with a commanding 32-8 win over the Wellington-based Hurricanes.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 29, 2019 20:37 UTC