Sanzaar is expected to confirm today the demise of the Sunwolves, the Japanese side in the Super Rugby competition. The Sunwolves are set to be axed after entering the competition in 2016. The demise of the Sunwolves was believed to have been pushed by South Africa, which did not enjoy the lengthy travel to Japan. More foreign talent infiltrated the side the next year but it finished bottom in 2018, although it won three games. But the side's benefits to Japanese rugby must be in question because many of the Japanese players connected to the team are away training with the Japanese national team.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 21, 2019 15:33 UTC