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Reece named in Crusaders 23 but will start from the bench this Saturday

Reece named in Crusaders 23 but will start from the bench this Saturday
Fiji-born All Blacks wing Sevu Reece. [image: Crusaders.com]

Fiji-born All Blacks wing, Sevu Reece has been named in the 23 member team for the Crusaders when they take on the Highlanders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa this Saturday.

Head Coach Scott Robertson has made five changes to the starting side and one positional change, with Will Jordan moving to the right-wing, making way for Vice-Captain, David Havili, to start at fullback.

Reece will be starting as an impact player.

Other top players included in the Crusaders team are Codie Taylor, Samuel Whitelock, Mitchell Dunshea, Richie Mo'unga, Jack Goodhue and Braydon Ennor.

Meanwhile, the Highlanders will have te services of Jona Nareki, Vilimoni Koroi, Aaron Smith, Josh Dickson, Shannon Frizell, and Mitch Hunt.

The Crusaders will take on the Highlanders at 7.05pm Saturday while the Chiefs will face the Hurricanes at 3.35pm Sunday.

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