Crusaders make few changes to kick off their South African tour against Cheetahs

The Crusaders have kept things consistent for their clash with the Cheetahs on the start of their South African Super Rugby tour.

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has a familiar look for their game, with an unchanged forward pack named from the starting fifteen that beat the Stormers last weekend and just one change in the backline.

Bryn Hall will start at halfback while Codie Taylor will start at hooker for Andrew Makalio.

The unbeaten Crusaders are coming off their crushing 57‑23 victory over the Stormers last week, and despite the travel are still heavy favourites to beat the Cheetahs, who have lost five straight games since a competitive start to the season.

The Crusaders will take on the Cheetahs at 3.15am on Sunday while the Highlanders will host the Stormers tonight at 7.35pm.

Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs:

1. Joe Moody

2. Codie Taylor

3. Owen Franks

4. Scott Barrett

5. Sam Whitelock (C)

6. Jordan Taufua

7. Matt Todd

8. Kieran Read

9. Bryn Hall

10. Richie Mo’unga

11. George Bridge

12. Ryan Crotty

13. Jack Goodhue

14. Seta Tamanivalu

15. David Havili

Reserves

16. Andrew Makalio

17. Wyatt Crockett

18. Michael Alaalatoa

19. Luke Romano

20. Pete Samu

21. Mitchell Drummond

22. Mitchell Hunt

23. Manasa Mataele

Source: NZ Herald