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BNZ Crusaders team named for Super Rugby Semi Final against the Hurricanes

Details Published: 26 July 2018

The BNZ Crusaders will host the Hurricanes this Saturday night in the Investec Super Rugby Semi Final, from AMI Stadium in Christchurch.

Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his team for the match, and there is just one change from the starting XV that took the field against the Sharks in the Quarter Final last weekend.

The Crusaders' welcome the return of All Blacks' prop Joe Moody, who has recovered from injury to start at loosehead prop. Fellow All Blacks' front-rower Tim Perry will provide cover on the bench.

Robertson said there is no shortage of excitement in camp in the build up to this match: "This game is going to be huge, it doesn't get any bigger than a New Zealand derby match in the knockout stages of Super Rugby.

"Everyone who has worn the jersey for us this season has performed so this was the hardest team to name because of the great depth we have in our squad. Joe has worked extremely hard to get back in time for Finals footy, and he joins a powerful forward pack, who are ready for the challenge on Saturday night.

"It's always a privilege to play at home, but to host a Semi Final in front of our fans adds another level of anticipation and pride to the mix. Our fans have been right behind us all season and we're excited to once again play for them in this week's Semi Final," Robertson said.

Kick off is 7:35pm, Saturday 28 July, at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.



BNZ Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes:





1. Joe Moody RESERVES 2. Codie Taylor 16. Andrew Makalio 3. Owen Franks 17. Tim Perry 4. Scott Barrett 18. Michael Alaalatoa 5. Sam Whitelock (C) 19. Luke Romano 6. Jordan Taufua 20. Pete Samu 7. Matt Todd (VC) 21. Mitchell Drummond 8. Kieran Read 22. Mitchell Hunt 9. Bryn Hall 23. Braydon Ennor 10. Richie Mo'unga 11. George Bridge 12. Ryan Crotty (VC) 13. Jack Goodhue 14. Seta Tamanivalu 15. David Havili







Tickets for all of the BNZ Crusaders 2018 Investec Super Rugby games are available via www.ticketdirect.co.nz, or at one of Ticket Direct's official outlets. Please avoid purchasing tickets through resale sites such as Viagogo, as these tickets won't be accepted at the stadium.