Will Jordan returns to the Crusaders starting XV to face the Chiefs
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The Crusaders host the Chiefs in Round 3 of Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa and head Coach Scott Robertson has made a handful of changes to the team this week, following their bonus-point victory over the Hurricanes. It includes the return of Mitchell Dunshea and Whetukamokamo Douglas to the matchday 23.
In the front row, George Bower has replaced Joe Moody at loosehead prop, and in the loose forwards Sione Havili Talitui also moves from the reserves to the starting team this week. Ethan Blackadder is currently re-integrating into training following the head knock he sustained in the Hurricanes game.
There is a change in the midfield, with Vice-Captain David Havili moving in-field to second five-eighth, making way for Will Jordan to slot in at fullback. Dallas McLeod will provide cover on the bench.
Mitchell Dunshea and Whetukamokamo Douglas have been named in the reserves as lock and loose forward cover respectively, with both players having represented the Crusaders Development XV in recent weeks.
A moment's silence will be observed by both teams prior to kick off, to show support for people affected by the March 15 attack of two years ago. It was not possible to mark this anniversary last year, due to Covid19.
Crusaders team to play the Chiefs:
