Bower and Reece to start for the Crusaders

By Semi Turaga

11/03/2021

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Fijian George Bower will start at loose-head prop for the Crusaders in their clash against the Chiefs on Saturday night.

Bower replaces the experienced Joe Moody.

Sevu Reece is once again starting on the wing.

There is a change in the midfield, with Vice-Captain David Havili moving in-field to second five-eighth, making way for Will Jordan to slot in at fullback.

This is the Crusaders team to play the Chiefs:

1. George Bower 2. Codie Taylor (VC) 3. Michael Alaalatoa 4. Scott Barrett (C) 5. Samuel Whitelock 6. Sione Havili Talitui 7. Tom Christie 8. Cullen Grace 9. Mitchell Drummond 10. Richie Mo'unga 11. Leicester Fainga’anuku 12. David Havili (VC) 13. Jack Goodhue 14. Sevu Reece 15. Will Jordan

RESERVES:

16. Brodie McAlister 17. Joe Moody 18. Fletcher Newell 19. Mitchell Dunshea 20. Whetukamokamo Douglas 21. Bryn Hall 22. Fergus Burke 23. Dallas McLeod

The Crusaders will face the Chiefs at 6.05pm Saturday and the Blues will host the Highlanders at 2.35pm Sunday.

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