Ntgthegamer Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 The Crusaders have made two injury-enforced changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s (5.35pm AEST) Super Rugby final against the Jaguares. All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty and lock Scott Barrett are unavailable after sustaining hand injuries in last weekend’s semifinal against the Hurricanes. Crotty has a broken thumb and Barrett a broken index finger. Mitchell Dunshea will start at lock ahead of former All Black Luke Romano, who has been named on the bench. Mitch has played a lot more rugby recently,” Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said. “Every time Mitch Dunshea has played he’s been exceptional for us. “We think he will suit the style the Jaguares play this weekend. “He’s (Romano) tough and brutal, as we know, but his game understanding and game management is a great way for him to add to the leadership group and players on the field.” New All Black Brayden Ennor will start at outside centre and Jack Goodhue will move to inside centre in a backline reshuffle. The Crusaders are attempting to win the Super Rugby title for the 10th time and for the third straight year. The Jaguares will play in the final for the first time. Their coach, Gonzalo Quesada, has made three changes to his starting side from the one that thumped the Brumbies. In come winger Ramiro Moyano, flanker Marcos Kremer and prop Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro while out go Sebastian Cancelliere, Tomas Lezana and Mayco Vivas. The reserves have also been bolstered by the addition of 36-year-old forward Juan Manuel Leguizamon, who has played 85 Tests but only been fit enough to start four matches for the Jaguares this year. Outside centre Matias Orlando said his team are hardened from enough big games to be able to handle the pressure of a final.
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