Former Wales and Scarlets outside back Johnny McNicholl will continue to wear a red jersey after recommitting to the Crusaders for another two seasons.
Some experienced heads have called time on illustrious Crusaders careers ahead of the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.
The stage is set for both NPC semi-finals with Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Wellington and Waikato naming their teams.
Crusaders first five-eighth Rivez Reihana and Blues fullback Cole Forbes are among the six players in line to debut for the Maori All Blacks on Saturday.
The Maori All Blacks squad has been announced ahead of their two-Test series against Japan XV.
Both the Crusaders and Moana Pasifika entered their round 15 matchup needing a bonus point win to keep their slim hopes of a quarter-final birth alive. This meant one thing; tries.
The Crusaders have it all to play for in round 15's Super Rugby Pacific clash against Moana Pasifika and have leaned on some veteran talent to get them over the line.
All Black Ethan Blackadder made his latest return for the Crusaders after three weeks on the sidelines to help the side to a 29-27 upset win over the Blues.
The Crusaders have been boosted by the return of All Black loose forward Ethan Blackadder to play the Blues at home this weekend.