Fiji born winger Manasa Mataele will be starting on the right wing for the Crusaders when they face the Bulls tonight.
Mataele is replacing his uncle, Seta Tamanivalu who will not play tonight.
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has made five changes to the starting line‑up from the side that played the Highlanders in Dunedin last Saturday night, including the return of Captain Sam Whitelock and Vice‑Captain Ryan Crotty from their respective concussions.
Prop Tim Perry also returns to the Crusaders, having made a successful return from injury.
Flanker Billy Harmon will earn his second start for the Crusaders tonight; he replaces Vice‑Captain Matt Todd, who took a knock to the ribs.
The Crusaders will take on the Bulls at 6.35 tonight while the Rebels meet the Sharks at 8.45pm.
Source: Crusaders.com
