Crusaders without Romano
Luke Romano will miss the Vodacom SupeRugby match between the Cell C Sharks and Crusaders on Saturday.
The Crusaders lock forward has been ruled out by a fractured ankle.
Romano faces several months on the sidelines.
Kieran Read is also injured and out of the game in Christchurch this weekend.
Todd Blackadder has picked Tom Taylor at fullback for the Sharks clash.
Taylor replaces Israel Dagg in the number 15 jersey.
Dagg has been given a break.
Ryan Crotty will captain a Crusaders starting line-up also featuring Richie McCaw, Colin Slade and both Sam and Luke Whitelock.
George Whitelock is on the bench.
Kickoff is at 09h35 in the morning - South African time.
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