CHANGES MADE FOR CRUSADERS SIDE

Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder has made several changes to his team to face the Hurricanes at
Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Friday night.
Wyatt Crockett comes in at loosehead prop for Ben Franks, Sam Whitelock replaces Isaac Ross at lock,
George Whitelock starts in the number seven jersey instead of Jonathan Poff, Kieran Read is at No8
instead of Thomas Waldrom, Andy Ellis replaces Kahn Fotuali’I at halfback and Dan Carter starts at firstfive.
Colin Slade, the starting first-five against the Lions two weeks ago, moves to fullback ahead of Jared
Payne. Robbie Fruean starts at centre ahead of Adam Whitelock.
Blackadder said: “There were some tough decisions to be made but we believe we have selected a very
strong team to play the Hurricanes in what will be a torrid match.”
Dan Perrin, who played five matches for the Crusaders last season, comes on to the bench as cover for
hooker in the absence of the injured Corey Flynn.
It is the first time in 2010 that Perrin has been named in the Crusaders match day squad.
It will also be the first time that former Hurricanes Zac Guildford and Robbie Fruean have played against
their old franchise.
Blackadder added: “The Hurricanes will be desperate for a win over us. They beat us at home last year and
we are preparing for a very tough battle.”
Carter is on the brink of 1000 points for the Crusaders – he is currently on 996 points and stands second on
the all time Super rugby list behind current Brumbies player Stirling Mortlock.
Flynn is the only player ruled out with injury.