BNZ Crusaders team to play the Sharks
BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made seven changes to his starting fifteen to take on the Sharks this weekend. The BNZ Crusaders are in Durban preparing for the battle at Kings Park on Saturday evening (local time).
Joe Moody and Codie Taylor both make their way into the front row alongside Owen Franks this week, with Ben Funnell, Wyatt Crockett and Mike Alaalatoa providing cover from the bench.
Scott Barrett and Sam Whitelock are the starting locks, with Luke Romano in the reserves and Jimmy Tupou also covering lock or loose forward.
Kieran Read steps back into the fray at number 8 and will captain the side.
The experience of halfback Andy Ellis will be called upon to help drive the backline, while Ryan Crotty also returns at second five and David Havili moves back to fullback.
Kick-off is at 5:05pm Saturday in Durban, or 4:05am Sunday on Sky Sport for New Zealand fans.
BNZ Crusaders team to play the Sharks:
| 1. Joe Moody | RESERVES |
| 2. Codie Taylor | |
| 3. Owen Franks | 16. Ben Funnell |
| 4. Scott Barrett | 17. Wyatt Crockett |
| 5. Samuel Whitelock | 18. Mike Alaalatoa |
| 6. Jordan Taufua | 19. Luke Romano |
| 7. Matt Todd | 20. Jimmy Tupou |
| 8. Kieran Read (C) | 21. Tim Boys |
| 9. Andy Ellis | 22. Mitchell Drummond |
| 10. Richie Mo’unga | 23. Ben Volavola |
| 11. Nemani Nadolo | |
| 12. Ryan Crotty | |
| 13. Kieron Fonotia | |
| 14. Johnny McNicholl | |
| 15. David Havili |
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