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Christchurch - Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has named his team for their Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes on Saturday (kick-off 09:35 SA time).
There is just one change from the starting XV that beat the Sharks 40-10 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 was 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,” he told the Crusaders’ official website.
"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 added.
Teams:
Crusaders
15 David Havili, 14 Seta
Tamanivalu, 13 Jack Goodhue, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 George Bridge, 10 Richie
Mo’unga, 9 Bryn Hall, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Matt Todd, 6 Jordan Taufua, 5
Sam Whitelock (captain), 4 Scott Barrett, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Codie Taylor,
1 Joe Moody
Substitutes: 16 Andrew Makalio, 17 Tim Perry, 18 Michael Alaalatoa, 19 Luke Romano, 20 Pete Samu, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Mitchell Hunt, 23 Braydon Ennor
Hurricanes
15
Nehe Milner-Skudder, 14 Julian Savea, 13 Jordie Barrett, 12 Ngani
Laumape, 11 Ben Lam, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 TJ Perenara, 8 Blade Thomson,
7 Gareth Evans, 6 Brad Shields (captain), 5 Sam Lousi, 4 Michael
Fatialofa, 3 Jeff To’omaga-Allen, 2 Ricky Riccitelli, 1 Toby Smith
Substitutes: 16 James O’Reilly, 17 Chris Eves, 18 Ben May, 19 Vaea Fifita, 20 Ardie Savea/Reed Prinsep, 21 Jamie Booth, 22 Ihaia West, 23 Wes Goosen
