Crusaders name all four Whitelocks' for Hurricanes game

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The Whitelock brothers after their first game for the Crusaders. Photo via www.stuff.co.nz

The Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes has been named, with just one change from the line-up that beat the Stormers at home last weekend.

Sean Maitland is recovering from an ankle sprain from the Stormers match and is replaced by Adam Whitelock on the right wing.

It will be a significant game for milestones for the Crusaders.  Dan Carter will receive his hundredth Super Rugby cap, which will be acknowledged with a presentation post-match.  George Whitelock will notch up his fiftieth Super Rugby game, as will Owen Franks if he comes off the bench.

The Crusaders will face the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium in Wellington at 9:35am CAT  this Saturday morning.

Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes:

1. Wyatt Crockett, 2. Corey Flynn, 3. Ben Franks, 4. Tom Donnelly, 5. Samuel Whitelock, 6. George Whitelock, 7. Matt Todd, 8. Kieran Read, 9. Andy Ellis, 10. Tom Taylor, 11. Zac Guildford, 12. Dan Carter, 13. Robbie Fruean, 14. Adam Whitelock, 15. Israel Dagg.

Reserves:

16. Quentin MacDonald, 17. Owen Franks, 18. Luke Romano, 19. Luke Whitelock, 20. Willi Heinz, 21. Ryan Crotty, 22. Tom Marshall.


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