The Crusaders travel to Canberra this weekend to face Investec Super Rugby’s top of the table team the Brumbies. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has announced the team making five changes to the starting fifteen that bet the Rebels last weekend.
Wyatt Crockett returns to loosehead prop while Andy Ellis reclaims the halfback position moving Joe Moody and Willi Heinz respectively to the bench.
Following a bench start last weekend Dan Carter returns to the number 10 jersey.
Centre Robbie Fruean makes the starting fifteen moving Ryan Crotty back to the number 12 jersey while Tom Taylor takes up the fullback position. Israel Dagg moves to the bench.
The Crusaders will face the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium on Sunday 05 May. Kick-off is it 4.05pm local time
Crusaders team to play the Brumbies:
| 1. Wyatt Crockett | 9. Andy Ellis | Reserves |
| 2. Corey Flynn | 10. Dan Carter | 16. Ben Funnell |
| 3. Owen Franks | 11. Zac Guildford | 17. Joe Moody |
| 4. luke Romano | 12. Ryan Crotty | 18. Dominic Bird |
| 5. Sam Whitelock | 13. Robbie Fruean | 19. Jordan Taufua |
| 6. George Whitelock (c) | 14. Tom Marshall | 20. Willi Heinz |
| 7. Matt Todd | 15. Tom Taylor | 21. Adam Whitelock |
| 8. Luke Whitelock | 22. Israel Dagg |
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