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    Crusaders coach Scott Robertson's singing the praises of one of his bench players ahead of Sunday's Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Highlanders

    Crusaders coach Scott Robertson's singing the praises of one of his bench players ahead of Sunday's Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Highlanders


    All Black loosehead Joe Moody returns to the side after missing last week's win over the Chiefs following the death of his father, with George Bower slipping back to the bench.

    Coach Scott Robertson says Moody is a world class player, but Bower was outstanding when he was called up last week.



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