Crusaders’ Fijian prop George Bower has been called to start against the Blues tomorrow as the only change that Crusaders’ coach Rob Penny has made to his match day 23 squad that beat the Reds last week.
Bower will start at loose-head prop in place of Tamaiti Williams who unfortunately suffered a knee injury.
The Vagadaci, Levuka, Ovalau man will join his fellow countrymen Sevu Reece and Chay Fihaki who will both start on the wings.
The extent of Williams’ injury is yet to be revealed.
Bower will team up with Vice Captain Codie Taylor and Fletcher Newell in the front row.
Scott Barrett will again partner with Antonio Shalfoon in the locks, Ethan Blackadder and Tom Christie will start as flankers, and Christian Lio-Willie will be at number 8.
The combination of Noah Hotham and Rivez Reihana remains at the halves, while Sevu Reece and Chay Fihaki are on the wings.
Captain David Havili will partner with Braydon Ennor at midfield while Will Jordan is at fullback.
The Crusaders will host the Blues at 7.05pm tomorrow.
In the second semi final, the Chiefs will meet the Brumbies at 7.05pm Saturday.
