Parker guides Sunwolves to first away win

The Sunwolves victory over the Chiefs in the weekend was the team's first away win in over three years in Super Rugby.

Hayden Parker was faultless off the tee as the team capitalised their opportunities to upset a quality Chiefs team. The victory broke a 24-game losing streak outside of Japan since the franchise began in 2015.

Up next for the Sunwolves is the Blues who are coming off an unsuccessful tour of South Africa and Argentina and will be eyeing for their first victory under new head coach Leon MacDonald.

The Sunwolves have signed Otago's outside back Josh Timu as injuries in the midfield have piled up through the season.

Shane Gates was the latest the godown, who was stretchered off the field in the match against the Chiefs in Hamilton.

Josh Timu played both warm-up games for the Highlanders but has not played in a competitive Super Rugby match so far for the Highlanders.

Josh Timu is the latest Highlander to join the Japanese franchise who has over half a dozen former players in their squad including their coach Tony Brown. The Sunwolves take on the Blues in QBE Stadium in North Harbour on Saturday.