BNZ Crusaders named to play Chiefs
On Saturday night we kick off our 2018 Investec Super Rugby season at home, in Christchurch, when we host the Chiefs. Razor has named a strong starting fifteen for the NZ derby match, including nine All Blacks with 281 test caps between them. We will be led by Captain Sam Whitelock and Vice Captains Matt Todd and Ryan Crotty.
Billy Harmon could be set to earn his first Super Rugby cap if called upon in the reserves. While a familiar face returns to the match day 23 in former BNZ Crusaders and Highlanders prop Chris King.
Kick off is 7:35pm, Saturday 24 February, at AMI Stadium in Christchurch. Tickets for both the game and the Super Rugby Express (return from both Northwood and Rolleston) are on sale at www.ticketdirect.co.nz
BNZ Crusaders team to play the Chiefs:
| 1. Wyatt Crockett
2. Codie Taylor 3. Michael Alaalatoa 4. Luke Romano 5. Sam Whitelock (C) 6. Peter Samu 7. Matt Todd (VC) 8. Jordan Taufua 9. Bryn Hall 10. Richie Mo’unga 11. George Bridge 12. Ryan Crotty (VC) 13. Jack Goodhue 14. Seta Tamanivalu 15. David Havili
Reserves 16. Ben Funnell 17. Chris King 18. Oliver Jager 19. Scott Barrett 20. Billy Harmon 21. Mitchell Drummond 22. Mitchell Hunt 23. Manasa Mataele
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Crusaders Knights team to play Hurricanes Development
Following our season opener, the Crusaders Knights development side will play their first match of the season on Sunday afternoon in Christchurch. Coach Mark Brown has named a starting team which features eight BNZ Crusaders squad members. Kick off in the Crusaders Knights versus Hurricanes development match is 1pm, Sunday 25 February at Linfield Park in Christchurch, and entry to the match is free.
| 1. Ezekiel Lindenmuth
2. Andrew Makalio 3. Reuben O’Neill 4. Quinten Strange 5. Will Tucker 6. Ethan Blackadder 7. Tom Christie 8. Heiden Bedwell-Curtis 9. Jack Stratton (C) 10. Mike Delany 11. Braydon Ennor 12. Rameka Poihipi 13. Tim Bateman 14. Jone Macilai 15. Jamie Spowa
Reserves 16. Sam Moli 17. Harry Allan 18. Samuel Matenga 19. Hamish Dalzell 20. Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta 21. Jack Grooby 22. Brett Cameron 23. Ngane Punivai 24. Leicester Faingaanuku |
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