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Sunwolves vs Waratahs highlights: Waratahs destroy the Sunwolves

2nd July, 2016
Kickoff: 3:15pm (AEST)
Venue: Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (NZ)
TV: Live FoxSports from 3:00pm (AEST)

Sunwolves
Riaan Viljoen, Mifiposeti Paea, Derek Carpenter, Harumichi Tatekawa (c), Yasutaka Sasakura, Yu Tamura, Kaito Shigeno, Ed Quick, Taiyo Ando, Liaki Moli, Naohiro Kotaki, Faatiga Lemalu, Shinnosuke Kakinaga, Takeshi Kizu, Masataka Mikami

Reserves: Futoshi Mori, Keita Inagaki, Takuma Asahara, Yoshiya Hosoda, Shokel Kin, Yuki Yatomi, Ryohei Yamanaka, Hajime Yamashita

Waratahs
Andrew Kellaway, Reece Robinson, Israel Folau, Rob Horne, Taqele Naiyaravoro, Bernard Foley, Matt Lucas, Dave Dennis, Michael Hooper (c), Jack Dempsey, Will Skelton, Dean Mumm, Tom Robertson, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Paddy Ryan

Reserves (two to be omitted): Hugh Roach, Jeremy Tilse, Angus Ta’avao, Sam Lousi, Wycliff Palu, Ned Hanigan, Nick Phipps, Dave Horwitz, Tolu Latu, Matt Carraro
The Sunwolves have been cut. (The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images)
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Match result:

The NSW Waratahs kept pace with the ACT Brumbies on Saturday, recording a big bonus-point win over the Sunwolves.

» Click here to read the full match report

Final score
Sunwolves 12
Waratahs 57

Match preview:

The Waratahs will make the trip to Japan this afternoon to do battle with the Sunwolves in a huge game for the Australian conference. Join The Roar to catch all the thrilling live action and highlights from 3:15pm (AEST).

The Waratahs have the chance to overthrow the Brumbies at the top of the Australian conference standings this afternoon, in what is turning out to be a do or die battle for a finals spot.

Despite a slow start to the year, the Tahs bounced back before the June break, winning five of their last six games to cruise up the standings.

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Needing a big bonus point win to surpass the Brumbies at the top of the mountain, the Moondogs could be the perfect victims.

The Sunwolves have had a pretty rough initiation into Super Rugby, winning just a single game all season, leaving them hanging desperately at the bottom of the barrel.

Team news
Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has made three changes to his game day squad from their last fixture a month ago.

Wallaby halfback Nick Phipps has been shuffled to the bench after a highly criticised performance during the Test series against England. Matt Lucas has been promoted into the starting 15 in his stead.

Taqele Naiyaravoro will slot into the back line on the wing, replacing New Zealander Zac Guildford.

Wycliff Palu has been put on the bench in an extended reserves list for this afternoons game, with Jack Dempsey moving into blindside flanker.


The Sunwolves have become a bit of a cult favourite among the Super Rugby fanbase, but their results have left a lot to be desired this year.

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The Waratahs are in a do or die situation with the Brumbies at the moment, and victory in every remaining game is a must, so expect a driven and purposeful Waratahs side to take the fight to the Japanese side.

Despite being on the road, it should be a decisive win from the Tahs this afternoon… should be.

Waratahs to win by 22

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