The Crusaders will begin their Super Rugby title defence with a few fresh faces, as they move on from the loss of several All Blacks stars.
The three-time defending champions have seen the last of Ryan Crotty, Matt Todd, Owen Franks and Kieran Read, while skipper Sam Whitelock is on a season-long sabbatical.
But coach Scott Robertson has still been able to name a strong side for their opener against the Waratahs in Christchurch on Saturday.
All Blacks Scott Barrett, Richie Mo'unga, Jack Goodhue and Braydon Ennor all feature in the starting line-up, while Robertson can also call on internationals Codie Taylor, Luke Romano, Brett Cameron and Sevu Reece from the bench.
Three-test All Black David Havili will wear the No.15 jersey, with two exciting prospects filling the wing spots.
Tasman flyer Will Jordan starts on the right wing, with new one-game Crusader Leicester Faingaanuku on the left. The New Zealand under-20 international starred for Tasman in their successful Mitre 10 Cup campaign.
Up front, Mitchell Dunshea partners Barrett in the second row, while the loose-forward trio features the debut of openside Tom Christie, who partners Tom Sanders and No.8 Whetu Douglas.
Crusaders: 1-George Bower, 2-Andrew Makalio, 3-Oliver Jager, 4-Scott Barrett, 5-Mitchell Dunshea, 6-Tom Sanders, 7-Tom Christie, 8-Whetu Douglas, 9-Mitchell Drummond, 10-Richie Mo'unga, 11-Leicester Faingaanuku, 12-Jack Goodhue, 13-Braydon Ennor, 14-Will Jordan, 15-David Havili
Reserves: 16-Codie Taylor, 17-Isi Tu'ungafasi, 18-Michael Alaalatoa, 19-Luke Romano, 20-Cullen Grace, 21-Bryn Hall, 22-Brett Cameron, 23-Sevu Reece
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