Forget about easing Kieran Read back into Super Rugby with a cameo off the bench. Missing the start of Super Rugby is nothing new for Read, who has notched 145 games for the Crusaders since debuting against the Blues in 2007. KAI SCHWOERER/GETTY IMAGES The Crusaders have welcomed back Sam Whitelock, left, and Kieran Read the past two weeks. Friday's match will mark All Blacks centre Jack Goodhue's sixth straight game, which is allowed under All Blacks rest protocol, provided New Zealand Rugby approve. Crusaders: David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Jack Goodhue, Ryan Crotty, George Bridge, Richie Mo'unga, Bryn Hall, Kieran Read, Matt Todd, Whetukamokamo Douglas,.

Source: Stuff March 27, 2019 03:00 UTC