
There are changes to the Crusaders side to play the Chiefs tonight in Christchurch.
Captain Scott Barrett, Brodie McAlister, Tamaiti Williams and Mitch Dunshea have all been withdrawn from the game, on medical grounds.
Quinten Strange steps into the starting side for Barrett, and Codie Taylor will now Captain.
George Bower will switch to the Number 18 jersey, and Abraham Pole joins the match day side in Number 17. Shilo Klein will cover hooker, and Dominic Gardiner comes in as cover at lock.
Updated Crusaders team to play the Chiefs:
1. Joe Moody
2. Codie Taylor (C)
3. Fletcher Newell
4. Quinten Strange
5. Samuel Whitelock
6. Ethan Blackadder
7. Tom Christie
8. Pablo Matera
9. Bryn Hall
10. Richie Mo’unga
11. Leicester Fainga’anuku
12. David Havili (VC)
13. Braydon Ennor
14. Sevu Reece
15. Will Jordan
RESERVES:
16. Shilo Klein
17. Abraham Pole
18. George Bower
19. Dominic Gardiner
20. Cullen Grace
21. Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi
22. Fergus Burke
23. George Bridge