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Crusaders boosted by returning All Blacks

It is a fresh front row of Joe Moody, Codie Taylor and Owen Franks that will face the Highlanders forward pack.  

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Wyatt Crockett, Mike Alaalatoa and Ben Funnell will cover from the bench.

Sam Whitelock returns to the starting line-up to captain the team, and vice-captain Ryan Crotty will also return at inside centre. 

That sees David Havili shift back to fullback and Israel Dagg move to the wing.

Crusaders: 15 David Havili, 14 Israel Dagg, 13 Jack Goodhue, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Seta Tamanivalu, 10 Richie Mo'unga, 9 Bryn Hall, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Matt Todd, 6 Jordan Taufua, 5 Sam Whitelock (captain), 4 Scott Barrett, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Joe Moody.  

Replacements: 16 Ben Funnell, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Michael Alaalatoa, 19 Luke Romano, 20 Pete Samu, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Mitchell Hunt, 23 George Bridge. 

Date: Saturday, July 22

Venue: AMI Stadium, Christchurch

Kick-off: 19.35 (07.35 GMT)

Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)

Assistant referees: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand), Mike Fraser (New Zealand)

TMO: Glenn Newman (New Zealand)

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