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Mataele out and Murray to debut against the Drua

Mataele out and Murray to debut against the Drua

By Navitalai Naivalurua
09/03/2024
Manasa Mataele and Heremaia Murray ( Source : Crusaders )

The Crusaders have made two last-minute changes to the match day 23 against the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua, with Heremaia Murray coming in on debut for Manasa Mataele and Joe Moody replacing Kershawl Sykes-Martin.

Tom Christie will play his 50th match in the red and black jersey when he runs out at openside flanker.

Tahlor Cahill, Jone Rova and Riley Hohepa are all set to debut off the bench.

The Fijian Drua will take on the Crusaders at 1.05pm today at Churchill Park, Lautoka.

Looking at the results from last night, the Highlanders defeated the NSW Waratahs 23-21, and the Rebels beat Moana Pasifika 29-23.

Looking at other matches today, the Brumbies will host the Western Force at 3.35pm, the Hurricanes will play the Blues at 6.05pm, and the Reds will take on the Chiefs at 8.35pm.

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