Crusaders team to play the Blues named
Crusaders team to play the Blues named
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his starting fifteen to play the Blues in the Crusaders first season game of the Investec Super Rugby 2013 season. The game takes place this Friday 1st March at Eden Park. Kick off is at 7.30pm.
The team features the Crusaders star players to take on the Blues in what should be an exciting encounter. The Crusaders Forward Pack has an established look about it, with Crockett, Flynn, Franks, Romano and Whitelock making up the tight five. Whilst in the backs Tom Taylor will take the field in fullback position with Israel Dagg moving to the left wing.
Joe Moody and Dominic Bird have the opportunity to make their first appearance for Crusaders if called upon from the bench.
The game will mark a milestone for Robbie Fruean appearing in his 50th game for the Crusaders. The outside centre joined the Crusaders in 2009 after making his debut in super rugby for the Hurricanes. To date he has scored over 65 points for side.
The team will be captained by experienced Crusader and All Black Kieran Read.
Crusaders team to play the Blues:
1. Wyatt Crockett
2. Corey Flynn
3. Owen Franks
4. Luke Romano
5. Samuel Whitelock
6. George Whitelock
7. Matt Todd
8. Kieran Read (c)
9. Andy Ellis
10. Dan Carter
11. Israel Dagg
12. Ryan Crotty
13. Robbie Fruean
14. Adam Whitelock
15. Tom Taylor
16. Ben Funnell
17. Joe Moody
18. Dominic Bird
19. Luke Whitelock
20. Willi Heinz
21. Tyler Bleyendaal
22. Tom Marshall
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