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4 players with Fijian links to feature in the Crusaders-Hurricanes clash

4 players with Fijian links to feature in the Crusaders-Hurricanes clash

By Shanil Singh
05/03/2021

Four players with links to Fiji are expected to take the field as the Crusaders take on the Hurricanes in a blockbuster Super Rugby Aotearoa clash this Sunday.

Sevu Reece and Isaia Walker-Leawere will start for their respective sides while George Bower and Salesi Rayasi have been named on the bench.

The Crusaders will also welcome back David Havili who starts at fullback while Will Jordan has been named in the reserves.

Other players such as Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Scott Barrett, Sam Whitelock, Richie Mo'unga and Jack Goodhue will start for the Crusaders.

The Hurricanes will rely on the services of Ardie Savea, Ngani Laumape, Julian Savea, Jordie Barrett and Wes Goosen.

The Crusaders take on the Hurricanes at 3.35pm Sunday will the Highlanders take on the Chiefs at 6.05 tonight.

Meanwhile Mark Nawaqanitawase has been moved from the right-wing to fullback for the Waratahs as they look for an improved performance against the Force in the Super Rugby Australia.

The Waratahs were hammered 61-10 by the Brumbies last week.

The Waratahs will face the Force at 8.45 tonight while the Brumbies take on the Rebels at 8.45pm tomorrow.

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