Crusaders Coach Scott Robertson has named Fiji Born, Manasa Mataele to start on the left wing as the Crusaders take on the Sunwolves tonight.
Robertson has made a number of changes to his starting team for this match, including the highly‑anticipated return of experienced All Blacks and Super Rugby centurions Owen Franks and Israel Dagg.
Captain Sam Whitelock will be rested this week, meaning flanker Matt Todd will take over the captaincy for this match.
The Crusaders will take on the Sunwolves at 7.35 tonight while the Reds take on the Chiefs at 9.45pm.
Tomorrow the Bulls face the Rebels at 1.05am, the Sharks meet the Stormers at 3.15am and the Jaguares take on the Rebels at 6.05am.
In the matches last night, the Highlanders have beaten the Blues 34‑16 and the Lions thrashed the Waratahs 29-0
[Source:crusaders.com]
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