Japanese Super rugby team the Sunwolves will be cut from the competition after the 2020 season.
According to reports Sanzaar bosses told the Sunwolves this week that after 2020 they will not be part of the tournament.
The Sunwolves will remain in Super rugby for the remainder of the current Super rugby broadcast contract which ends in 2020 and then from 2021 the tournament will go back to a Super 14 format.
Sanzaar said in a statement that they will confirm the future of Super rugby tomorrow.
Meanwhile the Sunwolves will face the Lions at 10.55pm this Saturday.
Tomorrow the Blues will take on the Highlanders at 6.35pm.
On Saturday, the Hurricanes will face the Stormers at 6.35pm while the Waratahs take on the Crusaders at 8.45pm.
On Sunday the Bulls will face the Chiefs at 1.05am, the Sharks will take on the Rebels at 3.15am and the Reds will meet the Brumbies at 5.05pm.
[Source: Super XV]
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