All Black lock Sam Whitelock comes into the team after recovering from a calf strain.
Jimmy Tupou moves to the bench. Dan Carter remains in the midfield.
The match kicks off at 7.35pm on Saturday.
Crusaders: Israel dagg, Kieron Fonotia, Ryan Crotty, Dan carter, Nemani Nadolo, Colin Slade, Andy Ellis, Kieran Read (captain), Matt Todd, Jordan Taufua, Sam Whitelock, Dominic Bird, Owen Franks, Ben Funnell, Wyatt Crockett. Reserves: Corey Flynn, Joe Moody, Neop Laulala, Jimmy Tupou, Luke Whitelock, Willi Heinz, Tom Taylor, Johnny McNicholl