Crusaders coach Robbie Deans has made five changes to last week's team for Saturday's Super 14 semi-final against the Hurricanes.
The Highlanders finished their season with a flourish as they shocked table-topping Crusaders 26-14 on Saturday.
Dan Carter's return at fly-half is one of seven changes made by the Crusaders for Saturday's match against the Highlanders.
Two late scores saw the Canterbury Crusaders claim a last gasp Super 14 victory over Queensland Reds on Saturday.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Crusaders | |
| Saturday 24th May | |
| Super 14 | |
| 08:30 | Crusaders vs Hurricanes |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Crusaders | |
| Saturday 17th May | |
| Super 14 | |
| Crusaders 14 - 26 Highlanders | |
| Saturday 10th May | |
| Super 14 | |
| Reds 21 - 27 Crusaders | |
| Friday 2nd May | |
| Super 14 | |
| Crusaders 18 - 10 Sharks | |
| Friday 25th April | |
| Super 14 | |
| Crusaders 26 - 22 Blues | |
| Friday 18th April | |
| Super 14 | |
| Chiefs 18 - 5 Crusaders | |
| Saturday 12th April | |
| Super 14 | |
| Crusaders 31 - 6 Lions | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crusaders | 12 | 52 |
| 2 | Hurricanes | 13 | 41 |
| 3 | Blues | 13 | 40 |
| 4 | NSW Waratahs | 12 | 39 |
| 5 | Stormers | 12 | 37 |
Veteran prop Tony Windo told The Rugby Club how Worcester are starting to build their own history.
Three years without silverware is a lifetime in a club like Toulouse, can they end their dry spell this weekend?
Dewi Morris says Yannick Jauzion has lost a yard, but Munster should still beware at the Heineken Cup final.