Super Rugby 2020 | Sunwolves v Rebels - Rd 1 Highlights

The Sunwolves got their final season of Super Rugby off to a dream start with a 36-27 home win over the Melbourne Rebels in the opening round. The Sunwolves started brightly with two tries in the opening 20 minutes to build a 12-3 lead. The Rebels hit back with their first try, but a Sunwolves third shortly after saw them up 19-8. The Rebels again responded with a try, but a Sunwolves penalty followed as the hosts took a 22-13 advantage into the break. The Sunwolves got off to the perfect start with a try in the opening minute of the second half to make it 29-13. The hosts made it a four score ball game with another try seeing them take an emphatic 36-13 lead into the final quarter. The Rebels would run in two tries in the final 15 minutes, but that was where the comeback ended as the Sunwolves claimed a famous victory.