Rugby: Crusaders shaken up for Highlanders match

The Crusaders have dropped their All Black front row to the bench for Saturday's match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Wyatt Crockett, Corey Flynn and Owen Franks have all been demoted as coach Todd Blackadder shakes things up.

Israel Dagg comes into the side at fullback and Andy Ellis will start at halfback.

Kieran Read misses the game because of the flu after recovering from concussion.

The Highlanders will name their team later today.

Crusaders: Israel Dagg, Johnny McNicholl, Tom Taylor, Ryan Crotty (c), Nemani Nadolo, Colin Slade, Andy Ellis, Luke Whitelock, Richie McCaw, Jordan Taufua, Sam Whitelock, Dom Bird, Nelo Laulala, Ben Funnell, Tim Perry. reserves: Corey Flynn, Wyatt Crockett, Owen Franks, Jimmy Tupou, George Whitelock, Willi Heinz, Adam Whitelock, Nafi Tuitavake.