George Bower, Manasa Mataele and Sevu Reece will feature again for the Crusaders in the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa Season.
The defending champions have an explosive backline which includes Will Jordan, David Havili, George Bridge, Jack Goodhue, Braydon Ennor, Richie Mo’unga, Bryn Hall and Mitch Drummond.
The forwards includes players like Codie Taylor, Joe Moody, Michael Alaalatoa, Scott Barrett, Sam Whitelock, Quentin Strange, Tom Christie and Sione Havili.
Most of these players have played for the All Blacks.
Super Rugby Aotearoa will start on the 26th of next month.
The Crusaders will meet the Highlanders at 6.05pm Friday in the first match.
Crusaders:
Props: Joe Moody, Ollie Jager, Isi Tuungafasi, George Bower, Michael Alaalatoa, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell
Hookers: Codie Taylor, Brodie McAlister, Andrew Makalio, Locks: Scott Barrett, Quentin Strange, Mitchell Dunshea, Sam Whitelock, Luke Romano
Loose forwards: Cullen Grace, Tom Sanders, Ethan Blackadder, Sione Havili, Whetu Douglas, Tom Christie
Halfbacks: Mitch Drummond, Ere Enari, Bryn Hall
Inside backs: Richie Mo’unga, Brett Cameron
Midfield: Jack Goodhue, Fergus Burke, Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod
Outside backs: Chay Fihaki, George Bridge, Manasa Mataele, Sevu Reece, David Havili, Will Jordan, Leicester Faingaanuku, Isaiah Punivai
