The Crusaders have made a number of changes to their team that will play the Reds in the Super Rugby on Saturday.
Coach Scott Robertson has left out Ryan Crotty, Bryn Hall and David Havili while Manasa Mataele is injured.
Accomplished All Blacks forwards Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock and Codie Taylor will miss a third straight week as part of their extended off‑season.
The Crusaders will have players such as Matt Todd, Scott Barrett, Jack Goodhue, Tim Bateman, George Bridge, Richie Mo'unga and Mitchell Drummond.
The Crusaders will play the Reds at 8.45pm Saturday.
We are on our way to Brisbane ✈️ Here’s our team for Saturday night’s match v @Reds_Rugby #REDvCRU #likenoother #crusadeon ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/ze0TsHHR2T
— BNZ Crusaders (@crusadersrugby) February 28, 2019
In other matches, the Hurricanes will face the Brumbies at 6.35pm tomorrow, the Highlanders will take on the Rebels at 8.45pm while the Chiefs will take on the Sunwolves at 6.35pm Saturday.
The Lions will take on the Bulls at 1.05am Sunday, the Sharks will face the Stormers at 3.15 the same morning while the Jaguares will meet the Blues at 9.45am Sunday.
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