BNZ Crusaders team to play the Force
The BNZ Crusaders play their final game before returning home from a three week tour this Friday night, against the Force in Perth. Todd Blackadder has made five changes to the starting line-up that beat the Lions last weekend.
The front row remains unchanged, although Ged Robinson will be the reserve hooker on Friday night having replaced the injured Ben Funnell in the travelling squad.
Locks Sam Whitelock and Scott Barrett have rotated, with Whitelock back in the starting spot. Loose forwards Jordan Taufua and Jimmy Tupou, and halfbacks Mitchell Drummond and Andy Ellis, have also rotated this week, with Taufua and Drummond starting at 6 and 9 respectively.
Sean Wainui steps into centre this week, and Ben Volavola gets a start at fullback. Kieron Fonotia and Jone Macilai will be prepared to add some punch to the back line if they come off the bench.
Kick off is at 7pm local time on Friday night, or 11pm in New Zealand on Sky Sport 1.
BNZ Crusaders team to play the Force:
| 1. Wyatt Crockett | RESERVES |
| 2. Codie Taylor | |
| 3. Owen Franks | 16. Ged Robinson |
| 4. Luke Romano | 17. Joe Moody |
| 5. Sam Whitelock | 18. Mike Alaalatoa |
| 6. Jordan Taufua | 19. Scott Barrett |
| 7. Matt Todd | 20. Jimmy Tupou |
| 8. Kieran Read (C) | 21. Andy Ellis |
| 9. Mitchell Drummond | 22. Kieron Fonotia |
| 10. Richie Mo’unga | 23. Jone Macilai |
| 11. Nemani Nadolo | |
| 12. Ryan Crotty | |
| 13. Sean Wainui | |
| 14. Johnny McNicholl | |
| 15. Ben Volavola |
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