The Crusaders have named an unchanged line-up to take on the Waratahs in the Super Rugby final on Saturday night.
The Crusaders celebrates Johnny McNicholl of the Crusaders try in the Super Rugby Semi Final match, Crusaders v Sharks, Christchurch, July 2014. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The seven-time champions arrived in Sydney yesterday to prepare for the match at the Olympic Stadium.
It's the first time the two sides have met this season and the Crusaders coach, Todd Blackadder, says that adds to the excitement.
Blackadder says there's an unknown element given that they haven't played the Waratahs so far this year, but that goes for both teams, and they're just focused on being as prepared as they can be, so they can put in the best performance they're capable of.
Crusaders:
1. Wyatt Crockett
2. Corey Flynn
3. Owen Franks
4. Dominic Bird
5. Samuel Whitelock
6. Richie McCaw
7. Matt Todd
8. Kieran Read (captain)
9. Andy Ellis
10. Colin Slade
11. Nemani Nadolo
12. Dan Carter
13. Ryan Crotty
14. Kieron Fonotia
15. Israel Dagg
Reserves:
16. Ben Funnell
17. Joe Moody
18. Nepo Laulala
19. Jimmy Tupou
20. Jordan Taufua
21. Willi Heinz
22. Tom Taylor
23. Johnny McNicholl
