Fiji born Crusaders wing Manasa Mataele will start again for the men from Christchurch ahead of his uncle and two‑test wing Seta Tamanivalu when they face the Jaguares on Sunday morning.
Injuries and a requirement to rest All Black Scott Barrett have resulted in Crusaders coach Scott Robertson fielding a revamped line‑up making five positional changes to the side that started in the 14‑8 win over the Lions in Johannesburg last weekend.
With All Blacks centre Jack Goodhue forced to return to New Zealand after straining a hamstring while scoring a try in Johannesburg, Tim Bateman has been asked to start in the match in Buenos Aires.
Fellow international Luke Romano will start alongside skipper Sam Whitelock in the second row. Loosehead prop Wyatt Crockett, who recently retired from test footy, has not fully recovered from a head knock and was not considered.
No 8 Jordan Taufua has been rested because of niggling injury, which has resulted in Heiden Bedwell‑Curtis moving to No 8 from blindside flanker. Tom Sanders will make his first run‑on start of the year at No 6.
The Crusaders will take on the Jaguares at 9.40am Sunday while the Hurricanes face the Sharks at 7.35 tonight.
Source: Stuff.co
