All Blacks skipper Kieran Read returns as the Crusaders have named a full‑strength side for Friday's Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes in Wellington.
Richie Mo'unga slots back at first‑five with Jack Goodhue named to partner up with Ryan Crotty in the midfield.
Scott Barrett returns to the starting side after being rested last week, with Sam Whitelock getting the nod to start next to him in the locking department.
TJ Perenara and Ngani Laumape are making a return to the Hurricanes team when they take on defending Super Rugby champions Crusaders this Friday.
They are the only changes Hurricanes head coach John Plumtree has made although there is one positional shift which sees Jordie Barrett move from the midfield to the right wing in place of Wes Goosen ( Hoison).
The Crusaders will play the Hurricanes at 6.35pm Friday.
[Source: TV NZ]
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