Crusaders change it up for Lions

The Crusaders, who will play their second away game in South Africa, beat the Sharks 19-14 in Durban last week.

Prop Wyatt Crockett wears the No.1 jersey this week, rotating with fellow All Black Joe Moody - who will take a spot on the bench.

Luke Romano and Scott Barrett are the starting locks, with Sam Whitelock among the replacements.

Jimmy Tupou and Jordan Taufua have also rotated, with Tupou starting at No.6 this week and Taufua preparing to make an impact off the bench.  

The starting backline is unchanged from last week, but Sean Wainui joins the replacements to make a five-forwards-three-backs split on the bench.

Crusaders: 15 David Havili, 14 Johnny McNicholl, 13 Kieron Fonotia, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 Richie Mo'unga, 9 Andy Ellis, 8 Kieran Read (captain), 7 Matt Todd, 6 Jimmy Tupou, 5 Scott Barrett, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Wyatt Crockett.

Replacements: 16 Ben Funnell, 17 Joe Moody, 18 Mike Alaalatoa, 19 Sam Whitelock, 20 Jordan Taufua, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Ben Volavola, 23 Sean Wainui.

Date: Friday, April 1

Venue: Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Kick-off: 19.00 (17.00 GMT; 06.00, Saturday, April 2 NZ time)

Referee: Stuart Berry

Assistant referees: Craig Joubert, AJ Jacobs

TMO: Johan Greeff