Super Rugby Preview: Sunwolves

Sunwolves

After picking up a single win and a draw in last year’s addition of Super Rugby the Sunwolves will be hoping that new coach Filo Tiatia, will bring a fresh approach.

New signing Fumiaki Tanaka will be adding a vast amount of much needed Super Rugby experience. The Sunwolves first game however will be against last year’s champions the Hurricanes, in Tokyo, on the 25 February.

Head Coach: Filo Tiatia

Captain: Ed Quirk

Notable departures: Tusi Pisi (Bristol, England), Tomas Leonardi (Leicester Tigers, England),

Notable additions: Willie Britz (Shinning Arcs, Japan), Fumiaki Tanaka (Highlanders), Kotaro Matsushima (Rebels)

Forward to watch: Shota Horie

Back to watch: Fumiaki Tanaka, Koraro Matushima

Rising Star: Koo Jiwon