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BNZ Crusaders team named to face Hurricanes in the Capital
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- Published: 27 March 2019
The BNZ Crusaders are preparing for a big derby match this week against the Hurricanes in Wellington; a match that will establish the competition leaders at the top of the New Zealand conference.
Image courtesy of Photosport - Official Photographer of the BNZ Crusaders
Head Coach Scott Robertson has named a starting side that includes the return of three All Blacks for this game. Scott Barrett, Richie Mo'unga and Kieran Read all return to line up against the Hurricanes, which means Quinten Strange and Brett Cameron shift to the reserves.
The return of Read sees Whetukamokamo Douglas move to the blindside, and Jordan Taufua take Tom Sanders' spot on the bench, after Sanders dislocated his shoulder against the Waratahs last weekend.
The only other changes to the match day 23 see Mitchell Drummond return to provide cover for Bryn Hall at halfback and Oliver Jager set to play his first Super Rugby match of 2019.
Kick off in the BNZ Crusaders' Investec Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes is Friday 29 March, 7:35pm (NZT), at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
BNZ Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes:
| 1. Harry Allan | RESERVES |
| 2. Codie Taylor | 16. Andrew Makalio |
| 3. Michael Alaalatoa | 17. George Bower |
| 4. Scott Barrett | 18. Oliver Jager |
| 5. Sam Whitelock (C) | 19. Quinten Strange |
| 6. Whetukamokamo Douglas | 20. Jordan Taufua |
| 7. Matt Todd (VC) | 21. Mitchell Drummond |
| 8. Kieran Read | 22. Brett Cameron |
| 9. Bryn Hall | 23. Will Jordan |
| 10. Richie Mo'unga | |
| 11. George Bridge | |
| 12. Ryan Crotty (VC) | |
| 13. Jack Goodhue | |
| 14. Braydon Ennor | |
| 15. David Havili |