Overview
- James Slipper has been named to start for the ACT Brumbies, and if he takes the field he will become the first Australian to reach 200 Super Rugby appearances.
- The confirmed milestone would leave Slipper two caps shy of Wyatt Crockett’s all-time mark of 202.
- Head coach Stephen Larkham retained the same matchday 23 that beat the Western Force 56-24, traveling to face a Crusaders side coming off an upset loss to the Highlanders.
- Kick-off is scheduled for 1:35pm AEDT on Sunday at Christchurch Stadium, one of the Crusaders’ final matches there before moving to Te Kaha.
- The Brumbies have not won in Christchurch since 2000, with the Crusaders victorious in the last 12 meetings at the venue.