Tense Crusaders prepared for cold southern welcome from HighlandersGETTY IMAGES Matt Todd, pictured making a tackle on James O'Reilly during a trial match against the Hurricanes, will start his first Super Rugby game of the season against the Highlanders on Saturday night. PHOTOSPORT Matt Todd (left) and Kieran Read share a quiet moment after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies in the test in Auckland last year. More kicks from the Highlanders is a real possibility against the Crusaders. Crusaders: David Havili, Israel Dagg, Josh Goodhue, Ryan Crotty, Seta Tamanivalu, Mitchell Hunt, Bryn Hall, Whetu Douglas, Matt Todd, Jordan Taufua, Sam Whitelock (c), Scott Barrett, Owen Franks, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody. Reserves: Adrian Smith, Craig Millar, Siate Tokolahi, Joe Wheeler, Gareth Evans, Kayne Hammington, Fletcher Smith, Patrick Osborne.

Source: Stuff March 03, 2017 02:37 UTC