Fijian Born and Crusaders Winger, Seta Tamanivalu will be battling it out against fellow Fijians Tevita kuridrani and Henry Speight when the Crusaders host the Brumbies in their Super Rugby opener at 6.35 tonight.
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson says Tamanivalu’s contribution has been impressive both on and off the field.
Fullback Israel Dagg will become the latest Super Rugby centurion when they play in tonight’s game in Christchurch.
The Brumbies have four new players in their run‑on side, with three more on the bench.
They will also have Scott Fardy, Sam Carter and Allan Alaalatoa.
The Crusaders will host the Brumbies at 6.35 tonight, while the Hurricanes play the Sunwolves at 4.15 this afternoon and the Waratahs take on the Force at 8.45 tonight.
CRUSADERS
15. Israel Dagg, 14. Seta Tamanivalu, 13. Jack Goodhue, 12. Ryan Crotty, 11. George Bridge, 10. Richie Mo’unga, 9. Bryn Hall, 8. Whetu Douglas, 7. Matt Todd, 6. Jordan Taufua, 5. Sam Whitelock (captain), 4. Scott Barrett, 3. Owen Franks, 2. Ben Funnell, 1. Joe Moody
Substitutes: 16 Codie Taylor, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Michael Alaalatoa, 19 Luke Romano, 20 Pete Samu, 21 Ereatari Enari, 22 Mitchell Hunt, 23 David Havili
BRUMBIES
15. Aidan Toua, 14. Henry Speight, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 12. Kyle Godwin, 11. James Dargaville, 10. Wharenui Hawera, 9. Joe Powell, 8. Jordan Smiler, 7. Chris Alcock, 6. Scott Fardy, 5. Sam Carter (captain), 4. Rory Arnold, 3. Allan Alaalatoa, 2. Josh Mann‑Rea, 1. Nic Mayhew
Substitutes: 16. Robbie Abel, 17. Ben Alexander, 18. Leslie Leulua'iali'i‑Makin, 19. Tom Staniforth, 20. Lolo Fakaosilea, 21. Dewet Roos, 22. Andrew Smith, 23. Isaac Thompson
Source: Stuff.co
