Dallas takes centre stage for Crusaders
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has named his team to face the Reds in Christchurch on Friday.
Robertson has made only one change to the forward pack that started against the Highlanders two weeks ago, with Scott Barrett returning to lead the side following his knee injury.
In the backs, Ereatara Enari earns his first start of the 2020 season and, with both Braydon Ennor and David Havili being rested this week, there is a reshuffle in the backs which sees George Bridge move to fullback and Leicester Faingaanuku promoted to a starting spot on the left wing.
The 20-year old Dallas McLeod will make his Super Rugby debut on Friday, when he lines up in the midfield alongside Jack Goodhue, in what will be Goodhue’s 50th appearance for the Crusaders.
Crusaders: 15 George Bridge, 14 Sevu Reece, 13 Jack Goodhue, 12 Dallas McLeod, 11 Leicester Faingaanuku, 10 Richie Mo’unga, 9 Ere Enari, 8 Tom Sanders, 7 Tom Christie, 6 Cullen Grace, 5 Mitchell Dunshea, 4 Scott Barrett (captain), 3 Michael Alaalatoa, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Joe Moody.
Replacements: 16 Brodie McAlister, 17 George Bower, 18 Oliver Jager, 19 Luke Romano, 20 Sione Havili, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Brett Cameron, 23 Manasa Mataele.
Date: Friday, March 6
Venue: Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch
Kick-off: 19.05 (16.05 AEST; 06.05 GMT)
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge
Assistant referees: Mike Fraser, Brendon Pickerill
TMO: Shane McDermott
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