Action from the Southern Kings match against the Lions in Super Rugby. Photo: Getty ImagesIt's official - one Australian and two South African Super Rugby teams will be cut from next year's competition. Super Rugby is unique in world rugby in that it is played in six countries across 15 time zones and has numerous stakeholders." It remains an obvious focus for the organisation and a Japanese Super Rugby franchise is key to that strategy." New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew welcomed the changes.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 09, 2017 18:22 UTC