Dan Carter who was originally named in the Crusaders side to face the Chiefs has again suffered a hamstring and will miss Friday night's Super Rugby match.
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw returns from a stress fracture in his foot for his first action of the season has been named on the bench.
Matt Berquist will likely remain at No. 10 with Carter out.
Coach Todd Blackadder said that despite the win against the Bulls last weekend they still have plenty to work on.
The Crusaders meet the Chiefs at 7:35pm on Friday night.
At 9:40pm the Rebels meet the Highlanders in Melbourne.
Story by: Selina Navuso
Sorce: stuff.co