Crusaders change four for Brumbies
The starting forward pack remains the same as the eight that played the Jaguares last Friday night in Christchurch, and will be led by captain Kieran Read.
The backline sees two changes with David Havili starting at inside centre and Jone Macilai joining the outsides on the right wing to partner Nemani Nadolo.
There are two changes on the bench with Sam Whitelock and Marty McKenzie both included in the matchday 23.
Crusaders: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Jone Macilai, 13 Kieron Fonotia, 12 David Havili, 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 Sam Whitelock, 20 Tim Boys, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Sean Wainui, 23 Marty McKenzie.
Date: Sunday, April 24
Venue: GIO Stadium , Canberra
Kick-off: 16:05 (14.05 NZST, 06.05 GMT)
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Nic Berrty (Australia), Ed Martin (Australia)
TMO: Ian Smith (Australia)
