Crusaders names strong line-up for season-opener against Chiefs

Crusaders names strong line-up for season-opener against Chiefs

By Mosese Raqio
Wednesday 22/02/2023
[Photo: Crusaders/Facebook]

Defending Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific champions Crusaders have named a strong line-up to take on the Chiefs this Friday in their season-opener in Christchurch.

Head coach Scott Robertson has also included two debutants that will make an appearance off the bench.

Fijian-born All Blacks players Sevu Reece and George Bower have also been named in the Crusaders’ 23-man match day squad with Reece starting on the left wing and George Bower coming off the bench at prop.

The Chiefs have also named a strong line-up with the likes of Aiden Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Brodie Retallick, Pita Gus Sowakula, Sam Cane, Brad Webber, Damien McKenzie and Anton Lienert-Brown.

The Crusaders vs Chiefs match will kick-off at 6.05pm in Christchurch on Friday.

Meanwhile, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will take on the Moana Pasifika at 3.35pm in Auckland on Saturday.

Round 10

DateTimeTeamTeam
Fri 26 AprFull Time Crusaders39 - 0Rebels
Full Time Waratahs22 - 38Chiefs
Sat 27 Apr   LIVE  1st Half Fijian Drua7 - 0Moana Pasifika
4:35PMBrumbies - Hurricanes
7:05PMHighlanders - Force
9:35PMReds - Blues
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