TEAM NEWS: Ennor, Dunshea replace injured Crusaders duo, Moyano to start for Jaguares in Super Rugby final

Thu, Jul 4, 2019, 4:36 AM
Beth Newman
by Beth Newman
Braydon Ennor (left) will play at 13 for the Crusaders on Saturday night. Photo: Getty Images
Braydon Ennor (left) will play at 13 for the Crusaders on Saturday night. Photo: Getty Images

Mitchell Dunshea and Braydon Ennor have replaced injured Crusaders duo Ryan Crotty and Scott Barrett in Saturday's Super Rugby final lineup.

The pair are the only changes to the starting team that beat the Hurricanes in an epic semi-final last weekend, with Will Jordan returning from injury on the bench.

Jack Goodhue will shift into inside centre for the clash against the Jaguares with Ennor at 13 while Dunshea pairs up with skipper Sam Whitelock in the second row.

"This is going to be a massive challenge against a tough Jaguares side, and there has been plenty of great energy in our environment this week.

"This is the Jaguares' first final so they'll have plenty of motivation and will be buoyed by the support of their passionate fans.

"The occasion is something we've embraced in our group, it's exciting and really special to be involved in a Final and to play for our friends, family and the people of the Crusaders region on Saturday night."

Ramiro Moyano will start for the Jaguares in the Super Rugby final. Photo: Getty ImagesSuperstar Jaguares winger Ramiro Moyano comes into the starting team for the Argentinian side this weekend, with Marcos Kremer starting over Tomas Lezana and loosehead Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro favoured over Mayco Vivas.

Veteran Test backrower Juan Manuel Leguizamon comes onto the pine, pushing Francisco Gorrisson out of the 23.

The Crusaders host the Jaguares in the Super Rugby final on Saturday July 6 at Christchurch Stadium, kicking off at 5:35pm AEST, LIVE on FOX SPORTS, Kayo and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO.

TEAMS

1. Joe Moody

2. Codie Taylor

3. Owen Franks

4. Mitchell Dunshea

5. Samuel Whitelock (C)

6. Whetukamokamo Douglas

7. Matt Todd (VC)

8. Kieran Read

9. Bryn Hall

10. Richie Mo'unga

11. George Bridge

12. Jack Goodhue

13. Braydon Ennor 

14. Sevu Reece

15. David Havili

Reserves

16. Andrew Makalio

17. George Bower

18. Michael Alaalatoa

19. Luke Romano

20. Jordan Taufua

21. Mitchell Drummond

22. Mitchell Hunt

23. Will Jordan

Jaguares to face Crusaders

1. Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro

2. Agustin Creevy

3. Santiago Medrano

4. Guido Petti

5. Tomas Lavanini

6. Pablo Matera

7. Marcos Kremer

8. Javier Ortega Desio

9. Tomas Cubelli

10. Joaquin Diaz Bonilla

11. Ramiro Moyano

12. Jeronimo de La Fuente

13. Matias Orlando

14. Matias Moroni

15. Emiliano Boffelli

Reserves

16. Julian Montoya

17. Mayco Vivas

18. Enrique Pieretto

19. Juan Manuel Leguizamon

20. Tomas Lezana

21. Felipe Ezcurra

22. Domingo Miotti

23. Sebastian Cancelliere

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