Crotty, Bird start as Canterbury ring changes
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Canterbury coach Scott Robertson has made widespread changes for Wednesday's match against North Harbour in Albany.
Following last week's unconvincing win against Counties Manukau, a number of players have been either axed or re-shuffled with just one player retaining their position in the starting side.
Prop Alex Hodgman and Hooker Codie Taylor come into the front row, while Siate Tokolahi moves from loosehead to tighthead prop.
In a new locking partnership, JJ Manning and All Black Dominic Bird join forces, with Scott Barrett providing cover from the bench.
Reed Prinsep will make his de…
Following last week's unconvincing win against Counties Manukau, a number of players have been either axed or re-shuffled with just one player retaining their position in the starting side.
Prop Alex Hodgman and Hooker Codie Taylor come into the front row, while Siate Tokolahi moves from loosehead to tighthead prop.
In a new locking partnership, JJ Manning and All Black Dominic Bird join forces, with Scott Barrett providing cover from the bench.
Reed Prinsep will make his de…