Crusaders rest five All Blacks for Sunwolves clash in Brisbane on Saturday

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Crusaders rest five All Blacks for Sunwolves clash in Brisbane on Saturday

By Navitalai Naivalurua

12/03/2020

Richie Mo'unga Source: Photosport

The Crusaders have named a fresh faced side for this weekend's clash with the Sunwolves in Brisbane, with several of the defending champions' All Blacks being rested.

Sevu Reece and George Bower will start while Manasa Mataele is on the bench.

The Crusaders will be without captain Scott Barrett, Richie Mo'unga, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody and Jack Goodhue for Saturday's match.

Halfback Bryn Hall captains the side in Barrett's place, while veteran Luke Romano comes in at lock.

The Crusaders will play the Sunwolves at 5.35pm Saturday.

[Source; TV NZ]

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