Three Crusaders will make their debuts when the side takes on the Chiefs in Christchurch Saturday night.
Tim Boys will start at loose forward while Richie Mo'unga has claimed the No.10 jersey and Sean Wainui will start at centre.
The experienced front row of Joe Moody, Codie Taylor and Owen Franks will be complemented by bench-warmers Wyatt Crockett, Ben Funnell and Mike Alaalatoa.
Sam Whitelock will captain the side and partner up with Scott Barrett at lock, while Jimmy Tupou provides cover.
The loose forward trio holds 199 caps between them, although it will be Tim Boys' first in red and black. The uncapped Reed Prinsep has been given the nod as loose forward cover.
Halfback Andy Ellis will provide some vital experience for the backline, and Leon Fukofuka is another player preparing to make his debut off the bench.
Crusaders debutant Ben Volavola will cover Mo'unga at first five-eighth, while Kieron Fonotia takes the second five spot.
David Havili starts at fullback, Fijian flyers Nemani Nadolo and Jone Macilai start on the wings, and Johnny McNicholl will be ready to make an impact off the bench.
The Crusaders have been slow starters in recent years and they are coming off a shock 74-7 loss to the Hurricanes pre-season.
Crusaders: 1. Joe Moody, 2. Codie Taylor, 3. Owen Franks, 4. Scott Barrett, 5. Sam Whitelock, 6. Jordan Taufua, 7. Tim Boys, 8. Kieran Read, 9. Andy Ellis, 10. Richie Mo'unga, 11. Nemani Nadolo, 12. Kieron Fonotia, 13. Sean Wainui, 14. Jone Macilai, 15. David Havili
Reserves: 16. Ben Funnell, 17. Wyatt Crockett, 18. Mike Alaalatoa, 19. Jimmy Tupou, 20. Reed Prinsep, 21. Leon Fukofuka, 22. Ben Volavola, 23. Johnny McNicholl
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