The Crusaders head to Waikato Stadium this weekend to face the Super Rugby title holders, the Chiefs. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has announced the team to play the Chiefs with five changes to the team that bet the Blues in Christchurch last weekend.
Hooker Codie Taylor makes the starting fifteen with Corey Flynn out with a hamstring injury. Israel Dagg returns to fullback moving Tom Taylor into the number 12 jersey and Ryan Crotty to Centre while Robbie Fruean moves to the bench. Winger Telusa Veianu also takes his place on the bench.
The game takes place Friday 24 May at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton. Kick-off is at 7:35pm local time
Crusaders team to play the Chiefs:
| 1. Wyatt Crockett | 9. Andy Ellis | Reserves |
| 2. Codie Taylor | 10. Dan Carter | 16. Ben Funnell/Laurence Corlett |
| 3. Owen Franks | 11. Zac Guildford | 17. Joe Moody |
| 4. Luke Romano | 12. Tom Taylor | 18. Dominic Bird |
| 5. Sam Whitelock | 13. Ryan Crotty | 19. Luke Whitelock |
| 6. George Whitelock | 14. Tom Marshall | 20. Willi Heinz |
| 7. Matt Todd | 15. Israel Dagg | 21. Robbie Fruean |
| 8. Kieran Read (c) | 22. Telusa Veianu |
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