Crusaders Super Rugby squad

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A brief look at the Crusaders squad for the 2011 Super Rugby season.

Home ground: Jade Stadium, Christchurch
Coach: Todd Blackadder
Captain: Richie McCaw
2010: 4th

Fullbacks: Israel Dagg
Wingers: Zac Guildford, Sean Maitland, Adam Whitelock
Midfield: Ryan Crotty, Robbie Fruean, Tom Marshall, Sonny Bill Williams
First five-eighths: Matt Berquist, Tyler Bleyendaal, Daniel Carter
Halfbacks: Andy Ellis, Kahn Fotuali'i, Willi Heinz
Loose forwards: Richie McCaw, Jonathan Poff, Kieran Read, Matt Todd, George Whitelock
Locks: Chris Jack, Luke Romano, Brad Thorn, Joe Wheeler, Sam Whitelock
Props: Nicholas Barrett, Wyatt Crockett, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Andrew Olorenshaw
Hookers: Corey Flynn, David Hall, Quentin MacDonald

History: 12th, 6th, 1st, 1st, 1st, 10th, 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 1st, 3rd, 1st, 4th, 4th

TAB odds: $3.50

- NZPA