First five Richie Mo'unga and wing George Bridge will start for the Crusaders in Saturday's Super Rugby match against the Blues despite facing allegations of impropriety.
Crusaders first five Richie Mo'unga and winger George Bridge. Photo: Photosport
A group of players, including Bridge, are accused of making homophobic remarks to a group of men in a Cape Town restaurant.
All Blacks first five Richie Mo'unga is said to have spat beer on a woman and touched her inappropriately.
The alleged incidents - which have been denied by the players - occurred on the team's recent tour of South Africa.
The coach Scott Robertson has named both players to start against the Blues for Saturday's game and says the players are looking forward to their side of the story coming out.
The matters are being investigated by Wellington lawyer Steph Dyhrberg.
Crusaders XV to play the Blues:
1. Joe Moody
2. Andrew Makalio
3. Michael Alaalatoa
4. Scott Barrett
5. Sam Whitelock (c)
6. Jordan Taufua
7. Matt Todd (vc)
8. Whetukamokamo Douglas
9. Bryn Hall
10. Richie Mo'unga
11. George Bridge
12. Ryan Crotty (vc)
13. Jack Goodhue
14. Sevu Reece
15. David Havili
Reserves:
16. Brodie McAlister
17. Isi Tu'ungafasi
18. George Bower
19. Luke Romano
20. Ethan Blackadder
21. Mitchell Drummond
22. Mitchell Hunt
23. Braydon Ennor
