For the third week of the play-offs the Crusaders have named an unchanged lineup to take on the Lions in Sunday morning's Super Rugby final at Ellis Park.
Kieran Read leaves the field with an injury. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Head coach Scott Robertson will have his top side after naming both Kieran Read and Owen Franks to start after they overcame minor injuries.
The Lions have also named an unchanged side from the team that beat the Hurricanes in the semi-final.
Robertson said it was great to be able to have consistency in the team throughout the finals series.
"A squad of 25, which included the 23 who played in the quarter and semi-finals, travelled to Johannesburg at the start of the week and all players are fit and available for selection this weekend, which is awesome.
"We have settled in really well in Johannesburg and we are building the week nicely towards the big clash. We love Finals week, it is why we play," Robertson said.
Crusaders team to play the Lions:
1. Joe Moody
2. Codie Taylor
3. Owen Franks
4. Scott Barrett
5. Sam Whitelock (C)
6. Jordan Taufua
7. Matt Todd (VC)
8. Kieran Read
9. Bryn Hall
10. Richie Mo'unga
11. Seta Tamanivalu
12. Ryan Crotty (VC)
13. Jack Goodhue
14. Israel Dagg
15. David Havili
RESERVES
16. Ben Funnell
17. Wyatt Crockett
18. Michael Alaalatoa
19. Luke Romano
20. Pete Samu
21. Mitchell Drummond
22. Mitchell Hunt
23. George Bridge
