Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has made seven changes to his starting fifteen to take on the Sharks in Durban on Sunday morning.
The Crusaders are coming off a big win over the Southern Kings when they rested a number of key players.
Joe Moody and Codie Taylor both make their way into the front row alongside Owen Franks this week, with Ben Funnell, Wyatt Crockett and Mike Alaalatoa providing cover from the bench.
Scott Barrett and Sam Whitelock are the starting locks, with Luke Romano in the reserves and Jimmy Tupou also covering lock or loose forward.
Kieran Read steps back into the fray at number eight and will captain the side.
The experience of halfback Andy Ellis will be called upon to help drive the backline, while Ryan Crotty also returns at second five and David Havili moves back to fullback.
The Crusaders are third in the New Zealand conference with two wins and a loss, while the Sharks top the second South African Conference with three wins and a draw.
Crusaders:
1. Joe Moody
2. Codie Taylor
3. Owen Franks
4. Scott Barrett
5. Samuel Whitelock
6. Jordan Taufua
7. Matt Todd
8. Kieran Read (C)
9. Andy Ellis
10. Richie Mo'unga
11. Nemani Nadolo
12. Ryan Crotty
13. Kieron Fonotia
14. Johnny McNicholl
15. David Havili
Reserves
16. Ben Funnell
17. Wyatt Crockett
18. Mike Alaalatoa
19. Luke Romano
20. Jimmy Tupou
21. Tim Boys
22. Mitchell Drummond
23.Ben Volavola.