Nadolo returns to Crusaders starting lineup

Nemani Nadolo will return for the Crusaders when they face the Blues at Eden Park tomorrow. 

Nemani Nadolo returns to the side this week following a four week suspension and will join Johnny McNicholl on the wing.

The Crusaders beat Australian Conference leaders the Waratahs in their last outing so Blackadder has kept changes to a minimum.

Lock Sam Whitelock has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.

This means Scott Barrett will enter the starting lineup and Jimmy Tupou take a place in the reserves.

The Hurricanes face the Highlanders at 7.35 tonight while the Waratahs play the Chiefs at 9.40pm.

The Crusaders take on the Blues at 7.35pm tomorrow.

1 Joe Moody 2 Codie Taylor 3 Owen Franks 4 Luke Romano 5 Scott Barrett 6 Jordan Taufua 7 Matt Todd 8 Kieran Read (C) 9 Mitchell Drummond 10 Richie Mo’unga 23 Marty McKenzie 11 Nemani Nadolo 12 Ryan Crotty 13 Kieron Fonotia 14 Johnny McNicholl 15 Israel Dagg

Replacements: 16 Ged Robinson 17 Wyatt Crockett 18 Mike Alaalatoa 19 Jimmy Tupou 20 Tim Boys 21 Andy Ellis 22 David Havili

Source: superxv.com