Will Jordan, David Havili and Fletcher Newell return for the Crusaders when they host the Reds at Apollo Projects Stadium tonight in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific quarter finals.
Jordan returns from injury and will start at fullback, Newell is at prop while Havili will start at centre, and captain the side tonight.
The Crusaders have named 10 All Blacks in their matchday 23 squad, where two are in the starting lineup.
The dynamic duo of Sevu Reece and Chay Fihaki will start on the wings, while Noah Hotham and Rivez Reihana will continue their combination in the halves.
In the forwards, Tamaiti Williams, and Codie Taylor will line up in the front row alongside Newell.
Scott Barrett and Antonio Shalfoon will be paired at lock, while Ethan Blackadder and Tom Christie will start in the flanker positions.
Christian Lio-Willie has cemented his starting spot at Number 8 with back-to-back strong performances all season.
The Crusaders have never lost a playoff match at home, but Rob Penney says history counts for nothing.
The Crusaders will host the Reds at 7.05 tonight.
In other matches, the Chiefs will face the Blues at 7.05pm tomorrow and the Brumbies will take on the Hurricanes at 9.35pm tomorrow.
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