BNZ CRUSADERS NAMED TO PLAY REBELS
We have remained in Australia this week as we prepare for our round 12 clash against the Rebels on Friday night. Razor has made three changes in the forward pack and four in the backs in his starting side. The match day 23 includes three players – Richie Mo’unga, Jack Goodhue and Mitchell Dunshea – who will make their return from injury!
In the front row, Wyatt Crockett comes into the starting team for what will be his 195th Investec Super Rugby appearance. At hooker Andrew Makalio takes the starting spot and Melbourne-born Pete Samu earns a start at blindside flanker.
In the backline, Mitchell Drummond will wear the No. 9 jersey, while Richie Mo’unga returns at first five-eighth having recovered from the fractured jaw he suffered back in round three. A reshuffle in the outside backs sees Seta Tamanivalu move to the right wing with George Bridge on the left wing. Jack Goodhue is also set to make his return from injury, and will slot in at centre.
Kick off is 9:45pm (NZT), Friday 4 May, at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
BNZ Crusaders team v Rebels:
| 1. Wyatt Crockett 2. Andrew Makalio 3. Owen Franks 4. Scott Barrett 5. Sam Whitelock (C) 6. Pete Samu 7. Matt Todd (VC) 8. Jordan Taufua 9. Mitchell Drummond 10. Richie Mo’unga 11. George Bridge 12. Ryan Crotty (VC) 13. Jack Goodhue 14. Seta Tamanivalu 15. David Havili Reserves 16. Codie Taylor |
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