Reds skipper James Slipper isn't taking the Sunwolves lightly despite their winless start to the season.
The Hurricanes hosted the Sunwolves at Westpac Stadium knowing a win would take them top of the competition. The Japanese outfit gave as good as they got in a game that won't linger long in the memory for Hurricanes fans.
The Sunwolves travelled to Christchurch looking to cause the upset of the tournament . Unfortunately the Crusaders were ready for the Japanese side and turned up the heat in the second half.
Catch all the highlights from the Sunwolves vs Blues clash in Tokyo.
Sunwolves coach Jamie Joseph used his press conference as a chance to praise his players after a tough match against the Waratahs. In a high scoring affair there were many positives taken from the match.
The Waratahs travelled to Tokyo looking to make a statement against a Sunwolves outfit without a win this season. In a high scoring affair the action went end to end and the points flowed all the way till the final whistle.
Will Miller and Alex Newsome have been named to make their starts in Tokyo. Newsome will replace the injured Folau, while Miller's inclusion will bolster an already formidable forward pack.
The Chiefs travelled to Japan looking for a third straight win. The Sunwolves on the other hand were hoping to breakthrough for their first of the season.
The Sunwolves made the long trip to Johannesburg in search of their first win of the season. The task would be tough though as they came up against a red hot Lions outfit.
The Sharks have dismantled the Sunwolves for a big victory in Durban.
Joseph laments the injuries and lack of squad depth at his disposal after loss to the Rebels.
The Rebels continue their perfect start to the 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby season. A hat-trick to young gun Jack Maddocks the highlight in the Rebels' 37-17 win over the Sunwolves.