The Crusaders face old rivals the Blues this weekend at AMI Stadium (Addington). The game takes place on Saturday 18 May with kick-off at 7.35pm
Head Coach Todd Blackadder has announced the team to play the Blues with only one change to the team that bet the Brumbies in Canberra two weeks ago.
Kieran Read who has been out with a toe injury for 7 weeks returns to the number eight jersey moving Luke Whitelock to the bench.
The game will be a special occasion for Andy Ellis as he mark’s his 100th Super Rugby cap. Ellis started his Super Rugby career in 2006 and has since clocked up 8 seasons with the Crusaders, 26 All Blacks test caps, 2 Super Rugby titles, 3 ITM Cup titles and a World Cup.
Saturday’s game is also known as The Day of the Sword, where 3,000 fans will receive sword giveaways. Fans are encouraged to wield their swords, protect their fortress and cheer on the Crusaders.
Crusaders team to play the Blues:
| 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. Luke Whitelock |
| 6. George Whitelock | 14. Tom Marshall | 20. Willi Heinz |
| 7. Matt Todd | 15. Tom Taylor | 21. Adam Whitelock |
| 8. Kieran Read (c) | 22. Israel Dagg |
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