As Australia contemplates the imminent demise of a Super Rugby franchise, accusing fingers are being pointed at the struggling Japanese Sunwolves. Weigh that against the Western Force, tipped by many as the most likely Australian team to go, which as a 50-win/103-loss/seven-draw (33.4%) return over 11 years of Super Rugby. HOW SUPER RUGBY WILL WORK AFTER THE 2017 SEASONThree teams to be cut - one from Australia and two from South Africa. * Finals series: Three conference winners and five wild card places - the next-best performing teams based on competition points after the conference winners regardless of conference. Conference winners and fourth-placed team on competition points will host quarter-finals.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 09, 2017 17:15 UTC