The Force have rested four Wallabies while a further is injured for their Super Rugby Pacific visit to the Crusaders on Saturday afternoon
The Force have rested four Wallabies while a further is injured for their Super Rugby Pacific visit to the Crusaders on Saturday afternoon
12 March 2025
Nic White, Ben Donaldson, Hamish Stewart and Carlo Tizzano all won't feature - while wing Dylan Pietsch is injured.
Crusaders coach Rob Penney's avoiding any similar temptations after their last game against the Force.
The home side call on midfielder Braydon Ennor and flanker Tom Christie for the first time in 2025.
Prop Pasilio Tosi has been left out of the Hurricanes side to visit the Highlanders - but All Black team-mates Asafo Aumua and Tyrel Lomax return off the bench.
The hosts are still without co-captain Hugh Renton with a groin issue.
The Chiefs welcome back Damian McKenzie from a knee injury - and he moves to first five - as they welcome a Blues side who've named 20-year-old second five Xavi Taele to debut.
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