The Crusaders welcome back All Blacks prop Joe Moody for tomorrow's Super Rugby semi final while the Hurricanes remain unchanged.
Crusaders Head Coach, Scott Robertson has named his team for the match, and All Blacks' front‑rower Tim Perry will provide cover on the bench.
Robertson says this game is going to be huge, adding that it is always a privilege to play at their home ground, but to host a semi final in front of their fans adds another level of anticipation and pride to the mix.
All Blacks captain Kieran Read said the Canterbury pack's job this week was to slow down the Hurricanes' backline.
The Hurricanes have named an unchanged starting XV.
After defeating the Chiefs 32‑31 in last week's quarter‑final, Hurricanes head coach Chris Boyd has resisted the temptation to change a winning combination as they prepare to take on the defending champions.
Boyd says that the bench is also settled, although there is potential for one change with Ardie Savea on the bench along with Reed Prinsep.
Savea has not played since he suffered a high ankle sprain in the All Blacks third test against France on June 23.
The Crusaders will host the Hurricanes in the first Super Rugby semifinal at 7.35pm tomorrow while the Lions will host the Waratahs at 1.05am Sunday.
[Source: RNZ]
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