Crusaders team to play the Chiefs
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to his starting fifteen to play the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.
In the forwards, Owen Franks and Nepo Laulala have switched places again so that Franks takes the number 3 jersey this week and Laulala takes a place on the bench.
Jordan Taufua will run out in the starting fifteen for the first time this season, having been promoted from the reserves to number 6. Luke Whitelock will provide cover from the bench.
Tom Taylor also moves into the starting fifteen, playing at centre this week.
The following players are unavailable for selection due to injury – Luke Romano (calf); Kieron Fonotia (hamstring); Richie McCaw (thumb); Joe Moody (ankle).
The Crusaders fly to Hamilton on Friday and kick off is at 7:35pm Saturday.
Crusaders team to play the Chiefs:
1. Wyatt Crockett
2. Corey Flynn
3. Owen Franks
4. Dominic Bird
5. Samuel Whitelock
6. Jordan Taufua
7. Matt Todd
8. Kieran Read (C)
9. Willi Heinz
10. Colin Slade
11. Nemani Nadolo
12. Ryan Crotty (VC)
13. Tom Taylor
14. Johnny McNicholl
15. Israel Dagg
RESERVES:
16. Ben Funnell
17. Tim Perry
18. Nepo Laulala
19. Jimmy Tupou
20. Luke Whitelock
21. Andy Ellis
22. Tyler Bleyendaal
23. Adam Whitelock
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