It will be sad to lose Sunwolves, says ex-All Black Piri

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Former All Blacks half-back Piri Weepu has said he is saddened by reports suggesting that the Sunwolves could be axed from Super Rugby. Southern Hemisphere rugby's governing body (Sanzaar) said yesterday that it will clarify the future of Super Rugby at the end of the week,...

Former All Blacks half-back Piri Weepu has said he is saddened by reports suggesting that the Sunwolves could be axed from Super Rugby.

Southern Hemisphere rugby's governing body said yesterday that it will clarify the future of Super Rugby at the end of the week, with Australian media reporting the Tokyo-based Sunwolves are to be cut from the competition.The Australian newspaper reported yesterday that Sanzaar had already decided to cut the struggling Sunwolves, who have won just seven of their 43 matches since joining the competition.

The report, citing an unnamed Sunwolves spokesman, said the team had objected to a request from Sanzaar to pay a Super Rugby participation fee, which is not asked of any of the other franchises. World Cup winner Weepu told The New Paper:"It will be sad to lose them. I believe they are developing really well.

 

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