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Crusaders Knights team named to take on Hurricanes Hunters
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- Published: 22 February 2019
On the same day the BNZ Crusaders face the Hurricanes in Investec Super Rugby, the Crusaders Knights will host the Hurricanes Hunters in West Melton.
Head Coach Nathan Mauger has named his side for the match at West Melton Rugby Club, which includes six current BNZ Crusaders squad members - Mitchell Dunshea and Ethan Blackadder in the forwards, and Ereatara Enari, Brett Cameron, Leicester Faingaanuku and Ngane Punivaiin the backs. The side will be Captained by openside flanker, Tom Christie.
Mauger's side are coming off an impressive 57-0 win against the University of Sydney last Friday, and have a bye next week, followed by two matches against the Highlanders Bravehearts.
The Crusaders Knights versus Hurricanes Hunters match is due to kick off at 3pm, Saturday 23 February, at West Melton Rugby Club.
Crusaders Knights team to play Hurricanes Hunters:
| 1. George Bower | REPLACEMENTS |
| 2. Brodie McAlister | Shilo Klein |
| 3. Tamaiti Williams | Chris Gawler |
| 4. Will Tucker | Fletcher Newell |
| 5. Mitchell Dunshea | Nick Frost |
| 6. Cullen Grace | Michael Curry |
| 7. Tom Christie (C) | Anty Burnett |
| 8. Ethan Blackadder | Hugh Renton |
| 9. Ereatara Enari | Luke Donaldson |
| 10. Brett Cameron | Fergus Burke |
| 11. Leicester Faingaanuku | Chay Fihaki |
| 12. Dallas McLeod | Isaiah Punivai |
| 13. Ngane Punivai | Sam Gilbert |
| 14. Sevu Reece | |
| 15. Jamie Spowart |
Crusaders Knights schedule:
v Hurricanes Hunters, Saturday 23 February, 3pm, West Melton Rugby Club
BYE
v Highlanders Bravehearts, Saturday 9 March, 1:30pm, Christchurch Park
v Highlanders Bravehearts, Saturday 16 March, 5pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium (curtain raiser for Investec Super Rugby match between the BNZ Crusaders and the Highlanders).