BNZ Crusaders team to play Hurricanes in pre-season match

Feb 16 • General News, International • 1207 Views • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play Hurricanes in pre-season match

The BNZ Crusaders have their final pre-season hit out this Friday evening before the season proper begins. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named a strong side to take on the Hurricanes in Waverley, including 11 All Blacks.

Sam Whitelock will kick off his 2017 Captaincy, and he will be assisted by his two vice-captains for the season, Matt Todd and Ryan Crotty.

“We are thrilled to announce Matt Todd and Ryan Crotty as our 2017 vice-captains,” Robertson said. “They are both natural leaders who make a huge contribution through their intelligent reading of the game. They are stalwarts of the team – Ryan has already notched up over 100 caps and Matt is on track to mark his century this year – and have the respect of their teammates.”

Friday’s clash with the Hurricanes kicks off at 5 pm at the Border Rugby Club in Waverley. The BNZ Crusaders will play their 2017 season opener against the Brumbies the following weekend, 7:35 pm Saturday 25 February at AMI Stadium. Tickets are on sale now for that game through ticketdirect.co.nz

BNZ Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes:

1. Tim Perry	RESERVES
2. Ben Funnell	Joe Moody
3. Owen Franks	Wyatt Crockett
4. Scott Barrett	Michael Alaalatoa
5. Sam Whitelock (c)	Codie Taylor
6. Pete Samu	Luke Romano
7. Matt Todd (VC)	Quinten Strange
8. Whetu Douglas	Mitchell Dunshea
9. Ere Enari	Jed Brown
10. Richie Mo’unga	Jordan Taufua
11. George Bridge	Bryn Hall
12. Ryan Crotty (vc)	Mitchell Drummond
13. Jack Goodhue	Mitch Hunt
14. Seta Tamanivalu	Sione Fifita
15. Israel Dagg	David Havili
	Sean Wainui
	Manasa Mataele
	Marty McKenzie