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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CRUSADERS v ACT BRUMBIES TEAMS

CRUSADERS (1-15): Finlay Brewis, George Bell, Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Jamie Hannah, Dom Gardiner, Ethan Blackadder, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Sevu Reece, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan

Replacements: Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Corey Kellow, Louis Chapman, Taha Kemara, 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

HOW TO WATCH CRUSADERS v ACT BRUMBIES

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.