Setareki Tamanivalu has been named to start on the wing for the Crusaders ahead of their clash against the Brumbies tomorrow.
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has made seven changes to his team from the side that beat the Sunwolves last weekend.
In the forwards, Codie Taylor returns to the starting line‑up in place of injured hooker Ben Funnell, and Andrew Makalio will once again provide cover on the bench.
Sam Whitelock returns this week to partner Scott Barrett at lock, and will resume the captaincy, while Heiden Bedwell‑Curtis and Jordan Taufua return to the loose forward trio in the number six and number eight jerseys respectively.
At scrum‑half, Bryn Hall joins the starting side this week while Manasa Mataele has moved to the bench for this game.
The midfield combination include Ryan Crotty and Tim Bateman, Israel Dagg will once again start on the right wing while David Havili completes the line‑up at full‑back.
The Brumbies will host the Crusaders at 9.45pm tomorrow.
Meanwhile the Hurricanes will host the Sunwolves at 7.35 tonight.
Crusaders: 15 David Havili, 14 Israel Dagg, 13 Tim Bateman, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Seta Tamanivalu, 10 Mike Delany, 9 Bryn Hall, 8 Jordan Taufua, 7 Matt Todd, 6 Heiden Bedwell‑Curtis, 5 Sam Whitelock (c), 4 Scott Barrett, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Tim Perry.
Replacements: 16 Andrew Makalio, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Michael Alaalatoa, 19 Luke Romano, 20 Pete Samu, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Mitchell Hunt, 23 Manasa Mataele
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