Crusaders make 5 changes for Reds clash
The Crusaders head to Brisbane tomorrow to face the Reds on Sunday afternoon. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a side with five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Brumbies last weekend.
Corey Flynn will be the starting hooker this week and Ben Funnell will take a spot on the reserve bench. Lock Luke Romano has come off the bench to start at number 4 alongside Sam Whitelock.
Richie McCaw returns to openside flanker, with Matt Todd forced out of contention with a calf strain suffered against the Brumbies. That sees Jordan Taufua move into the blindside flanker spot and George Whitelock come into the reserves. Luke Whitelock retains the number 8 jersey while Kieran Read takes another week to recover from a head knock.
Rey Lee-Lo re-enters the midfield this week, taking the centre spot vacated by Kieron Fonotia after reaggravating a hamstring injury against the Brumbies.
Second five Ryan Crotty will again captain the side with McCaw as vice-captain.
Kick-off at Suncorp Stadium is 6:05pm (NZ time).
1. Wyatt Crockett, 2. Corey Flynn ,3. Owen Franks ,4. Luke Romano,5. Samuel Whitelock ,6. Jordan Taufua ,7. Richie McCaw (VC) ,8. Luke Whitelock,9. Andy Ellis ,10. Colin Slade ,11. Nemani Nadolo ,12. Ryan Crotty (C) ,13. Rey Lee-Lo ,14. Johnny McNicholl ,15. Israel Dagg
Replacements : 16. Ben Funnell ,17. Tim Perry , 18. Nepo Laulala ,19. Jimmy Tupou , 20. George Whitelock ,21. Willi Heinz , 22. Tyler Bleyendaal , 23.Nafi Tuitavake
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