The Crusaders final pre-season match against the Hurricanes this afternoon will be a chance for Ben Volavola, Nemani Nadolo and Jone Macilai to fight for a starting position next week.
Nadolo will start for the Crusaders at number 11 in their match against the Hurricanes.
Volavola and Macilai have been listed on the bench.
The Crusaders face the Hurricanes at 4.30 this afternoon.
Meanwhile, In the opening round of the Super Rugby next Friday, the Blues will play the Highlanders at 6.35pm while the Hurricanes will play the Brumbies at 8.40pm.
On Saturday, the Crusaders will take on the Chiefs at 6.35pm and the Waratahs will play the Reds at 8.40pm.
On Sunday, the Kings will play the Sharks at 1am and the Bulls will clash with the Stormers at 3.05am.
