Crusaders drop Crockett
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has made just one change to his starting XV for their Super Rugby semifinal against the Hurricanes in Christchurch.
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.
Meanwhile, veteran prop Wyatt Crockett drops straight out of the matchday 23.
The Crusaders reached the semis after a 40-10 win over the Sharks in the quarterfinals.
The Hurricanes beat the Chiefs 32-21 in their quarterfinal match.
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 Samuel Whitelock (captain), 4 Scott Barrett, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Joe Moody.
Replacements: 16 Andrew Makalio, 17 Tim Perry, 18 Michael Alaalatoa, 19 Luke Romano, 20 Pete Samu, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Mitchell Hunt, 23 Braydon Ennor.
Date: Saturday, July 28
Venue: AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Kick-off: 19.35 (07.35 GMT)
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Mike Fraser (New Zealand), Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand)
TMO: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
