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Crusaders minus three All Blacks

Dan Carter heads the list of All Blacks that won't feature when the Crusaders resume their Super Rugby campaign on Saturday.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder was still able to name a very powerful team to take on the Hurricanes this Saturday.

It will be prop Wyatt Crockett's 100th game for the Crusaders.

Injuries to Kieran Read, Israel Dagg, Dan Carter and Tom Marshall have made them unavailable for selection.

That sees captain Richie McCaw move into the No.8 position usually occupied by Read, and Matt Todd come in on the flank.

Carter's hamstring injury gives Tom Taylor the kicking duties and No.10 jersey.  

Tyler Bleyendaal will provide cover for him from the bench.  

Sean Maitland comes in as fullback, and Patrick Osborne may get his first run for the Crusaders if he comes off the bench as cover for the backs.

Crusaders: 15 Sean Maitland, 14 Adam Whitelock, 13 Robbie Fruean, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Zac Guildford, 10 Tom Taylor, 9 Andy Ellis, 8 Richie McCaw (captain), 7 Matt Todd, 6 George Whitelock, 5 Samuel Whitelock, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Ben Franks, 2 Corey Flynn, 1 Wyatt Crockett.

Replacements: 16 Quentin MacDonald, 17 Owen Franks, 18 Tom Donnelly/Ross Kennedy, 19 Luke Whitelock, 20 Willi Heinz, 21 Tyler Bleyendaal, 22 Patrick Osborne.

Date: Saturday, June 30

Venue: AMI Stadium, Christchurch

Kick-off: 19.35 (07.35 GMT)

Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)

Assistant referees: Nick Briant (New Zealand), Kane McBride (New Zealand)

TMO: Vinny Munro (New Zealand)

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