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Whitelock returns to lead Crusaders

Captain Samuel Whitelock returns at lock, replacing the injured Scott Barrett, and scrumhalves Mitchell Drummond and Bryn Hall rotate so that Hall takes the starting spot this week.

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The sight of Fijian-born uncle and nephew, Seta Tamanivalu and Manasa Mataele, storming down the wing will no doubt be something that the local fans are looking forward to.  

The Chiefs enter this week's match on the back of a bye in Round 12.

Crusaders: 15 David Havili, 14 Seta Tamanivalu, 13 Jack Goodhue, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 George Bridge, 10 Richie Mo'unga, 9 Bryn Hall, 8 Jordan Taufua, 7 Matt Todd, 6 Peter Samu, 5 Samuel Whitelock (captain), 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Joe Moody.  

Replacements: 16 Ben Funnell, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Michael Alaalatoa, 19 Quinten Strange, 20 Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Mitchell Hunt, 23 Manasa Mataele. 

Date: Friday, May 19

Venue: International Stadium, Suva

Kick-off: 19.35 (07.35 GMT)

Referee: Mike Fraser

Assistant referees: Brendon Pickerill, Paul Williams

TMO: Shane McDermott

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