Reece to start for the Crusaders for the top of the table clash against the Blues

Sevu Reece will again wear the number 14 jersey when the Crusaders will start their top of the table clash against the Blues this weekend.

However, the Crusaders will start this match with arguably their best player this season on the bench.

There is no room for star fullback Will Jordan in Scott Robertson's starting side as the Crusaders instead opt for vice-captain David Havili in their 15.

Robertson says he is banking on the team's experience to get the job done, and will look to employ Jordan as a late impact sub off the bench.

With both teams unbeaten, Saturday's game in Christchurch shapes up to be the biggest of the season and the three-time defending Super Rugby champs are expecting a real challenge against a Blues team who are on the back of a string of impressive performances.

The Crusaders will face the Blues at 7.05pm this Saturday in Christchurch.

[Source: NZherald.co.nz]

Crusaders:

15 David Havili, 14 Sevu Reece, 13 Braydon Ennor, 12 Jack Goodhue, 11 George Bridge, 10 Richie Mo'unga, 9 Bryn Hall, 8 Whetukamokamo Douglas, 7 Tom Christie, 6 Tom Sanders, 5 Mitchell Dunshea, 4 Sam Whitelock, 3 Michael Alaalatoa, 2 Codie Taylor (c), 1 Joe Moody

Reserves:

16 Andrew Makalio, 17 George Bower, 18 Oliver Jager, 19 Quentin Strange, 20 Sione Havili, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Fetuli Paea, 23 Will Jordan