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Ton-up for Dagg against Brumbies

Cape Town - Israel Dagg will become the latest Super Rugby centurion when he takes the field against the Brumbies in Christchurch on Saturday.

Head coach Scott Robertson has named six debutants in his to take on the men from Canberra.

Dagg will be joined in the backs by four Crusaders debutants - Bryn Hall at scrumhalf, George Bridge and Seta Tamanivalu on the wings and Jack Goodhue at centre.

Replacement No 9 Ereatari Enari is also set to make his debut if he comes off the bench.

Flyhalf Richie Mo’unga and Ryan Crotty complete the starting backline, while Mitchell Hunt and David Havili provide cover from the bench. 

The Crusaders forward pack is brimming with experience.

Joe Moody and Owen Franks are the starting props with Wyatt Crockett and Mike Alaalatoa in reserve, and Ben Funnell and Codie Taylor (bench) will cover hooker.  

Scott Barrett and new Crusaders captain Sam Whitelock will start at lock, with Luke Romano providing cover.  

Loose forwards Jordan Taufua and Matt Todd will be joined by debutant Whetu Douglas at No 8, and Pete Samu will be ready to make an impact off the bench.

"Izzy is obviously a talented individual, but he also impresses with his commitment and positive influence within the team environment," Robertson told the Crusaders website.

"To reach 100 Super Rugby games tonight is testament to both his undeniable skillset and determination to play at an elite level. We know our fans will be excited for him to run out on to AMI Stadium for his 100th match and as a team we want to make it a memorable one."

Teams:

Crusaders

15 Israel Dagg, 14 Seta Tamanivalu, 13 Jack Goodhue, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 George Bridge, 10 Richie Mo’unga, 9 Bryn Hall, 8 Whetu Douglas, 7 Matt Todd, 6 Jordan Taufua, 5 Sam Whitelock (captain), 4 Scott Barrett, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Ben Funnell, 1 Joe Moody

Substitutes: 16 Codie Taylor, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Michael Alaalatoa, 19 Luke Romano, 20 Pete Samu, 21 Ereatari Enari, 22 Mitchell Hunt, 23 David Havili

Brumbies

15 Aidan Toua, 14 Henry Speight, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Kyle Godwin, 11 James Dargaville, 10 Wharenui Hawera, 9 Joe Powell, 8 Jordan Smiler, 7 Chris Alcock, 6 Scott Fardy, 5 Sam Carter (captain), 4 Rory Arnold, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Josh Mann-Rea, 1 Nic Mayhew

Substitutes: 16 Robbie Abel, 17 Ben Alexander, 18 Leslie Leulua'iali'i-Makin, 19 Tom Staniforth, 20 Lolo Fakaosilea, 21 Dewet Roos, 22 Andrew Smith, 23 Isaac Thompson

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