On the face of it, the axing of the Sunwolves from Super Rugby was simply a case of too much money demanded, or a belief that the tournament was not the right road for Japan to pursue.But delve deeper and it appears that political intrigue was at the heart of the decision that sent shockwaves through the rugby world.It appears not only were certain members of the Japan Rugby Football Union clearly doing all they could to ensure the Sunwolves would be no more, but factions within Super Rugby organizers SANZAAR put long-standing grudges ahead of any attempts to help spread rugby through Asia,…READ FULL ARTICLE
