McCaw to lead last 'home' Crusade

Injuries have forced Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder to make seven changes to the starting line-up for their last Super Rugby home game of the season.


Richie McCaw will captain the team against the table-topping Hurricanes in Nelson.


Three players have been ruled out following head knocks - lock Sam Whitelock, No.

8 Kieran Read and midfielder Ryan Crotty.


Jimmy Tupou will start at lock alongside Luke Romano, while Dominic Bird takes a spot on the bench.


McCaw will wear the No.

7 jersey, with Matt Todd playing at No.

6  and Jordan Taufua at No.

8.

Luke Whitelock comes onto …

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