Former Blues speedster to join Crusaders
Melani Nanai has signed with the Crusaders for next season. Waikato's Taha Kemara, 19, and Willi Heinz, 35, have also joined the defending Super Rugby champions. Pepesana Patafilo, 26, has joined Scott Robertson's men. Christian Lio-Willie, a former Highlander, joins as a replacement for Pablo Matera.
Former Blues speedster to join Crusaders squad. Props: Joe Moody, Finlay Brewis, George Bower, Oli Jager, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, Brodie McAllister, Scott Barrett, Quinten Strange, Mitchell Dunshea, Sam Whitelock, Zach Gallacher. Loose forwards: Ethan Blackadder, Christian Lio-Willie, Tom Christie, Sione Havili, Cullen Grace, Corey Kellow, Dominic Gardiner, Willi Heinz, Noah Hotham, Richie Mo’unga. Midfielders: Dallas McLeod, David Havilia, Braydon Ennor, Jack Goodhue, Leicester Fainga‘anuku, Pepesana Patafilo, Macca Springer, Sevu Reece, Melani Nanai, Chay Fihaki, and Will Jordan. Outside backs: Leicester
