The Crusaders play a derby at home again this week, this time against the Chiefs. Todd Blackadder has made five changes to the team that was beaten by the Highlanders last Saturday night.
Wyatt Crockett and Nepo Laulala will be the starting props on Friday night, with Joe Moody and Owen Franks as cover.
Luke Romano returns to lock and Jimmy Tupou will take a spot on the bench.
Richie McCaw and Matt Todd have again rotated so that McCaw starts at 7 this week.
The only change in the backs is at second five, where Dan Carter takes Ryan Crotty’s spot. Crotty is recovering from a head knock received in the Highlanders match.
Crusaders team to play the Chiefs:
| 1 | Wyatt Crockett | RESERVES | |
| 2 | Ben Funnell | 16 | Codie Taylor |
| 3 | Nepo Laulala | 17 | Joe Moody |
| 4 | Luke Romano | 18 | Owen Franks |
| 5 | Sam Whitelock | 19 | Jimmy Tupou |
| 6 | Jordan Taufua | 20 | Matt Todd |
| 7 | Richie McCaw | 21 | Mitchell Drummond |
| 8 | Kieran Read (c) | 22 | Tom Taylor |
| 9 | Andy Ellis | 23 | Nafi Tuitavake |
| 10 | Colin Slade | ||
| 11 | Nemani Nadolo | ||
| 12 | Dan Carter | ||
| 13 | Kieron Fonotia | ||
| 14 | David Havili | ||
| 15 | Israel Dagg | ||
Martin Myers 
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