There is still hope for the Crusaders to bounce back and claim a play-off spot after All Blacks playmaker Dan Carter has been named to start at fly‑half for tomorrow's Super Rugby clash with the Hurricanes at Trafalgar Park in Nelson.
Carter will make just his third start of the season in the number 10 jersey as the Crusaders look to save their season against the tournament leaders.
The Crusaders meet the Hurricanes at 7.35pm tomorrow while Brumbies clash with the Bulls at 9.40pm.
On Saturday, the Sharks face the Rebels at 5.10am while the Highlanders meet the Chiefs at 7.35pm.
Crusaders: 15 Tom Taylor, 14 Nafi Tuitavake, 13 Robbie Fruean, 12 David Havili, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 Dan Carter, 9 Mitchell Drummond, 8 Jordan Taufua, 7 Richie McCaw (c), 6 Matt Todd, 5 Jimmy Tupou, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Ben Funnell, 1 Alex Hodgman.
Replacements: 16 Codie Taylor, 17 Tim Perry, 18 Nepo Laulala, 19 Dominic Bird, 20 Luke Whitelock, 21 Andy Ellis, 22 Kieron Fonotia, 23 Jone Macilai.
Hurricanes
1. Reggie Goodes, 2. Dane Coles, 3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, 4. Jeremy Thrush, 5. James Broadhurst, 6. Brad Shields, 7. Ardie Savea, 8. Blade Thomson, 9.TJ Perenara, 10.Otere Black, 11.Julian Savea, 12.Ma'a Nonu, 13.Conrad Smith, 14.Nehe Milner-Skudder, 15.James Marshall
Replacements :16. Motu Matu'u,17. Ben May,18. Ben Franks,19. Mark Abbott,20. Victor Vito,21. Chris Smylie,22. Rey Lee-Lo,23. Matt Proctor
Source : SuperXV and Planetrugby
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