The Brumbies have been dealt with a blow to the start of their Super Rugby season with Scott Sio unable to recover in time to make the Brumbies side for their match against the Crusaders.
Coach Stephen Larkham has named a total of seven players that could make their debuts for the Brumbies.
The loss of Wallabies prop Sio will no doubt be frustrating for Larkham but Brumbies fans will be excited to see how the new players will slot in.
Sam Carter will captain the side and will form a solid looking pack that also contains Nic Mayhew, Josh Mann-Rea and Allan Alaalatoa.All eyes will be on the side's fledgling halves pairing with Joe Powell set to line up alongside New Zealand born Wharenui Hawera.
The Brumbies are certainly not short on pace with a back three of Henry Speight, James Dargaville and Aidan Toua, a much-needed facet against the Crusaders.
TEAM
Brumbies team to take on the Crusaders
1 Nic Mayhew
2 Josh Mann-Rea
3 Allan Alaalatoa
4 Rory Arnold
5 Sam Carter (C)
6 Scott Fardy
7 Chris Alcock
8 Jordan Smiler
9 Joe Powell
10 Wharenui Hawera
11 James Dargaville
12 Kyle Godwin
13 Tevita Kuridrani
14 Henry Speight
15 Aidan Toua
Reserves
16 Robbie Abel
17 Ben Alexander
18 Leslie Leulua'iali'i-Makin
19 Tom Staniforth
20 Lolo Fakaosilea
21 De Wat Roos
22 Andrew Smith
23 Isaac Thompson
