Both “if that’s the way it is”‚ and the more commonly used meaning for “sayonara” as “goodbye”‚ seem appropriate for the departing Sunwolves.
The oddly-named mythical creature that graced Super Rugby for four and a bit seasons is set to disappear into distinction.
They operated independently from Japan’s more traditional rugby structures and the franchise never really settled.Although they had an enthusiastic home support at Tokyo’s Prince Chichibu Stadium‚ they were also required to play matches in Singapore‚ and occasionally in Hong Kong.Their existence wasn’t propped up by a large corporation‚ as is the case for the teams playing in the Japanese league.
Ultimately‚ though‚ their number was up once the Japan Rugby Football Union indicated it could no longer bankroll their participation in Super Rugby. They will depart the scene having made few waves in Super Rugby but their true impact reverberated well beyond the trans-continental competition.
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