Debutant Sunwolves to give Japan reality check


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 24 Feb 2016

Japan's Yoshikazu Fujita (C) celebrates with a Japanese national flag after beating Hong Kong in the final of the Asia Rugby Sevens qualifier, in Hong Kong, China November 8, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

TOKYO (Reuters) - Hastily assembled and with the bare minimum of preparation, Super Rugby debutants the Sunwolves will give Japanese fans a reality check after the national team's dream run at the World Cup last year.

    Japan's Sunwolves and Argentina's Jaguares join the Super Rugby tournament in an expanded 18-team format, marking the first time teams from outside New Zealand, Australia and South Africa will play in the competition.

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