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Brett Cameron to start for the Crusaders while Fergus Burke lines up on the bench for Super Rugby debut
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The Crusaders have travelled to Brisbane today, ahead of their rescheduled round seven clash with the Sunwolves on Saturday night.
Head Coach Scott Robertson confirmed today that All Blacks Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Scott Barrett, Richie Mo'unga and Jack Goodhue will all be rested for this match, with Bryn Hall to Captain the side at halfback.
It is an all-new starting front row this week, while Luke Romano (lock) and Sione Havili (blindside) both earn starts, and Cullen Grace makes the switch to No. 8 for this game. A further three changes in the backs sees Hall, Brett Cameron and Braydon Ennor all start this week.
20-year-old Fergus Burke will get his first taste of Super Rugby against the Sunwolves, providing cover at first five-eighth, while experienced Super Rugby hooker and Tasman representative, Hugh Roach, joins the side as cover for McAlister.
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"It's really exciting to give these players an opportunity this week," Robertson said. "We're fortunate to have a great group of young players coming through, who all have big futures ahead of them. They've been training really consistently in our environment and we look forward to seeing them take their opportunity on Saturday.
"We also welcome Whetu back from injury, he's an important leader in our group and has worked hard to come back so to be able to name him this week is awesome."
Kick off in the Crusaders match against the Sunwolves is 6:35pm NZT/3:35pm AEST, Saturday 14 March at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Crusaders:
1. George Bower
2. Brodie McAlister
3. Oliver Jager
4. Luke Romano
5. Mitchell Dunshea
6. Sione Havili
7. Tom Christie
8. Cullen Grace
9. Bryn Hall (C)
10. Brett Cameron
11. Leicester Faingaanuku
12. Dallas McLeod
13. Braydon Ennor
14. Sevu Reece
15. George Bridge
RESERVES:
16. Hugh Roach*
17. Isi Tuungafasi
18. Michael Alaalatoa
19. Whetukamokamo Douglas
20. Tom Sanders
21. Ereatara Enari
22. Fergus Burke**
23. Manasa Mataele
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Can you relay which "Irish" have said this? News to me.
I have stated that it is not the meritocracy it claims to be due to the draw and scheduling.
The 2023 draw was made right after the 2019 WC so I can substantiate that claim. For example Scotland who were 4th seed when the RWC started finished in joined 16th position. This was not a reflection of their ability: the draw meant they had to play two of the big 4 and bear at least one to have a chance of making a top 8.
Careful when you are sh1t talking the Irish. There are a few of us around here now.
Go to commentsMany Ireland related articles go back a very short way, ABs/Bok thumped them for years. Ire have only been a force in rugby for a short while. A recency bias in IRE favour it seems.
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