LIVE: The ACT Brumbies will be out for a statement win as they face defending champions Crusaders in Christchurch.
Stephen Larkham's side makes the long trip from Perth after a quality win over the Western Force to start the year.
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The Brumbies have not won in Christchurch since 2000, looking to celebrate James Slipper's 200th Super Rugby game in style.
As for the Crusaders, they started their season with a surprise loss to the Highlanders in Dunedin.
Will Jordan returns to the starting side as they seek to steady their season.
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A real sloppy start from both sides as the Crusaders fumble the kick-off and can't exit their line.
The Brumbies are presented with a lineout chance, but it's stolen, with the visitors handed a similar chance shortly afterwards that turns into a penalty for in the side.
Another faulty lineout allows the hosts to escape.
Declan Meredith kicks off and this game is underway, with the Brumbies running right to left on screen with the wind at their back.
James Slipper leads the Brumbies out in his 200th Super Rugby game, becoming only the second man to reach this mark. Fittingly, the other is Wyatt Crockett, a man synonymous with the Crusaders and their success.
Both teams mark a moment of silence on the 15th anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake.
Good afternoon and welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the ACT Brumbies clash with the Crusaders.
Conditions over the ditch look unreal for running Rugby as the Brumbies look for a famous away win.
A late change for the Crusaders: Rivez Reihana is out (leg strain), replaced by Taha Kemara in the starting side with James White onto the bench
CRUSADERS (1-15): Finlay Brewis, George Bell, Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Jamie Hannah, Dom Gardiner, Ethan Blackadder, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Sevu Reece, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan
Replacements: Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Corey Kellow, Louis Chapman, James White, Leicester Fainga'anuku
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Rhys van Nek, Lachie Shaw, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Ollie Sapsford, Andy Muirhead
Replacements: Liam Bowron, Blake Schoupp, Tevita Alatini, Toby Macpherson, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Hudson Creighton
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant Referees: Maggie Cogger-Orr, Warwick Lahmert
TMO: Richard Kelly
The Crusaders' clash with the Brumbies will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 1:00 pm with kickoff expected at 1:35 pm.
