Expect changes when Crusaders coach Scott Robertson unveils his team to travel to Brisbane for their clash with the Reds this weekend.
The All Blacks governing body have demanded frontline All Blacks play no more than 180 minutes across the first three weeks of the season, while they must each sit out two games during the season.
Second five‑eighth Ryan Crotty and lock Scott Barrett are just two All Blacks in line to sit the fixture out, given their busy workload the past two weeks, including in their team's 38‑22 win over the Hurricanes at Christchurch Stadium over the weekend.
The Crusaders will take on the Reds at 8.45pm this Saturday.
In other matches on Friday, the Hurricanes will meet the Brumbies at 6.35pm while the Rebels will take on the Highlanders at 8.45pm. On Saturday, the Chiefs take on the Sunwolves at 6.35pm.
On Sunday, the Lions will face the Bulls at 1.05am, the Sharks will meet the Stormers at 3.15am while the Jaguares will take on the Blues at 9.40am.
Meanwhile, the Sharks are currently leading the Overall Super Rugby points table with 10points, the Crusaders are in second place with 8 points, in third place are the Brumbies with 6 points while the Highlanders.
[Source: Stuff.co]
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