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BNZ Crusaders team to play the Stormers

Details Published: 20 April 2017

The BNZ Crusaders play at home again this Saturday night, taking on the Stormers for the first time since 2014. Head Coach Scott Robertson has made seven changes to the starting line-up that played the Sunwolves last weekend.

Joe Moody, Codie Taylor and Owen Franks make up the front row this week, with Wyatt Crockett, Ben Funnell and Michael Alaalatoa providing cover.

Lock Scott Barrett and loose forward Jordan Taufua come back into the starting fifteen, with Luke Romano and Pete Samu moving to the bench.

In the backs, George Bridge comes back onto the left wing, while Ryan Crotty steps in at second five.

There will be an ANZAC Observance service prior to Saturday's match, led by New Zealand Defence Force personnel. The service will include the Last Post, Ode, a moments silence and the Rouse to honour the memory of Australian and New Zealand service men and women who gave their lives while serving for their countries, and to acknowledge those currently on active service around the world.

Kick off is at 7:35pm on Saturday at Christchurch's AMI Stadium, and tickets are available through Ticket Direct (www.ticketdirect.co.nz or by downloading the Ticket Direct app).

BNZ Crusaders team to play the Stormers:

1. Joe Moody

2. Codie Taylor

3. Owen Franks

4. Scott Barrett

5. Sam Whitelock (C)

6. Jordan Taufua

7. Matt Todd (VC)

8. Kieran Read

9. Mitchell Drummond

10.Richie Mo'unga

11. George Bridge

12. Ryan Crotty (VC)

13. Jack Goodhue

14. Seta Tamanivalu

15. David Havili

RESERVES

16. Ben Funnell

17. Wyatt Crockett

18. Michael Alaalatoa

19. Luke Romano

20. Pete Samu

21. Bryn Hall

22. Mitchell Hunt

23. Manasa Mataele