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Crusaders change five as Crotty gets a ton

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Wednesday 13 Apr 2016

He starts at inside centre against the Jaguares and will notch up the ton in front of a home crowd in Christchurch.

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Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has made five changes to the starting line-up that beat the Western Force last weekend, including the return of Israel Dagg at fullbackCrusaders change five as Crotty gets a ton.

Props Joe Moody and Wyatt Crockett have rotated so that Moody takes the starting spot this week. 

Scott Barrett will pair up with Luke Romano at lock and Jimmy Tupou will provide cover.

Andy Ellis will be the starting scrumhalf and Kieron Fonotia will start at outside centre.

Mitchell Drummond, Sean Wainui and Ben Volavola will provide cover for the backs, while loose forward Tim Boys also comes onto the bench this week.

Blackadder said it would be a memorable occasion, hosting the Jaguares for the first time and also celebrating Crotty's 100th cap.

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Crusaders: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Johnny McNicholl, 13 Kieron Fonotia, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 Richie Mo'unga, 9 Andy Ellis, 8 Kieran Read (captain), 7 Matt Todd, 6 Jordan Taufua, 5 Scott Barrett, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Joe Moody.

Replacements: 16 Ged Robinson, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Mike Alaalatoa, 19 Jimmy Tupou, 20 Tim Boys, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Sean Wainui, 23 Ben Volavola.

Date: Friday, April 15

Venue: AMI Stadium, Christchurch

Kick-off: 19.35 (07.35 GMT; 04.35 Argentina time)

Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)

Assistant referees: Jaco Peyper (South Africa), Jamie Nutbrown (New Zealand)

TMO: Aaron Paterson (New Zealand)

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