Crusaders stars make their return


Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock and Nemani Nadolo will make their return to Super Rugby on Saturday when the Crusaders take on the Lions in Christchurch.

Coach Todd Blackadder has made 10 changes to the starting line-up thumped 40-16 by the Chiefs two weeks ago.



Kieran Read will play at No.

8 and captain the side, with Jordan Taufua moving to the blindside and and Richie McCaw taking over on the openside flank.

Sam Whitelock will pair up with Luke Romano at lock, with Scott Barrett providing cover from the bench.



The other change in the forwards comes with Owen Franks' return at prop af…

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