Crusaders team to play the Chiefs named
Sean Maitland in action against the Sharks during 2011 Super Rugby competition. Photo by Getty Images.
Three players have recovered from injuries this week to return to the Crusaders starting line-up to play the Chiefs in Hamilton this Friday night. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team that includes included Kieran Read at number 8 (recovered from concussion), Dan Carter at number 10 (recovered from hamstring injury) and Israel Dagg at 15 (recovered from sprained ankle).
The return of Read sees captain Richie McCaw return to number 7 and Matt Todd take the bench. Tom Taylor will hand the number 10 jersey to Carter and also take a spot on the bench, as will Sean Maitland who played at fullback last week.
The only other change to last week’s team is a rotation of the props, with Ben and Owen Franks taking the starting spots and Wyatt Crockett providing cover from the bench.
Crusaders team to play the Chiefs:
1. Ben Franks
2. Corey Flynn
3. Owen Franks
4. Luke Romano
5. Samuel Whitelock
6. George Whitelock
7. Richie McCaw (Captain)
8. Kieran Read
9. Andy Ellis
10. Dan Carter (Vice Captain)
11. Zac Guildford
12. Ryan Crotty
13. Robbie Fruean
14. Adam Whitelock
15. Israel Dagg
Replacements:
16. Quentin MacDonald
17. Wyatt Crockett
18. Tom Donnelly
19. Matt Todd
20. Willi Heinz
21. Tom Taylor
22. Sean Maitland
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