Playmaker Richie Mo’unga will play his 100th match in Crusaders colors tomorrow night when the defending Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific champions take on Moana Pasifika in Christchurch.
Mo’unga will raise the bat for the Crusaders later this week when he runs out onto the same stadium he debut seven years ago.
Since making his debut in the opening round of the 2016 season against the Chiefs, Mo’unga has led the decorated franchise to six titles in as many years.
The 44-Test All Black is set to leave the Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby behind after this year’s Rugby World Cup in France after inking a three-year deal with Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan.
Ahead of his milestone match, the 28-year-old says he always wanted to play 100 matches for the famous franchise and ever since he ran onto Rugby Park and saw how celebrated centurions are, it was clear he wanted to be a centurion himself.
Mo’unga’s milestone headlines a star-studded team naming for the Crusaders, as the title holders welcome back several players from injury stints.
The Crusaders will take on Moana Pasifika at 7.05pm tomorrow.
In other Matches this week, the Reds will play the Brumbies at 9.35pm tomorrow, the Highlanders take on the Hurricanes at 7.05pm on Saturday, and the Rebels will take on the Blues at 9.35pm Saturday.
Source: RugbyPass
