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BNZ Crusaders team named to play the Blues at home

The BNZ Crusaders have returned from two weeks on the road to host the Blues in Christchurch on Saturday night.

Image courtesy of Photosport- Official Photographer of the BNZ Crusaders

All of the changes to the side this week are in the forward pack, including the return of Joe Moody at loosehead prop, shifting George Bower to the reserves. At hooker, Andrew Makalio will start this game in place of Codie Taylor, and Brodie McAlister is set to make his Investec Super Rugby debut from the bench.



Kieran Read is on All Blacks rest this week, and there is a reshuffle in the loose forwards which sees Jordan Taufua move from No. 8 to blindside, Whetukamokamo Douglas start at No. 8 and Ethan Blackadder provide cover on the bench.





Kick off in the BNZ Crusaders' Investec Super Rugby match against the Blues is Saturday 25 May, 7:35pm, at Christchurch Stadium.