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    A rejig for the Crusaders backline for Saturday night's Super Rugby Aotearoa clash with the high-flying Blues

    A rejig for the Crusaders backline for Saturday night's Super Rugby Aotearoa clash with the high-flying Blues


    Bryn Hall returns at halfback, with George Bridge, Sevu Reece and David Havili named in the back three and the in-form Will Jordan slipping to the bench.

    In the pack, Tom Sanders comes in at six for the injured Ethan Blackadder and Cullen Grace.

    After having just returned from rehabbing a shoulder surgery, Blackadder could be set for another extended stint on the sidelines.

    Coach Scott Robertson explains.



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