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All Blacks return to bolster Crusaders for quarter-final clash with Highlanders

Crusaders winger George Bridge. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

The Crusaders will welcome back some key players for their quarter-final clash at Orangetheory Stadium this Friday.

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The Crusaders’ All Blacks front row will start for the first time this season, with Codie Taylor and Owen Franks returning to the run-on side. Andrew Makalio and Michael Alaalatoa move to the reserves.

Franks last appeared for the Crusaders in their Round 8 clash with the Brumbies. His return will be a welcome sight for Crusaders and All Blacks fans (excepting Highlanders supporters, naturally).

In the backs Braydon Ennor, who scored a hat-trick of tries in the Crusaders’ last regular season game against the Rebels on 8 June, will try to make a mark from this bench this week, with George Bridge returning to the starting line up.

Mitch Drummond and Mitch Hunt take their spots on the reserve bench.

Crusaders: David Havili, Sevu Reece, Jack Goodhue, Ryan Crotty, George Bridge, Richie Mo’unga, Bryn Hall, Kieran Read, Matt Todd, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Samuel Whitelock (c), Scott Barrett, Owen Franks, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody. Reserves: Andrew Makalio, Tim Perry, Michael Alalatoa, Luke Romano, Jordan Taufua, Mitchell Drummond, Mitchell Hunt, Braydon Ennor.

 

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