Former British and Irish Lions fullback Leigh Halfpenny will make his Crusaders debut as they look to continue a 25-year Christchurch stranglehold on the Reds.
Coach Stephen Larkham has made six changes to his ACT Brumbies side against Fijian Drua after injuries soured their Super Rugby Pacific win over the Hurricanes.
Creditors will vote on Friday on whether to accept a financial rescue plan for the cash-strapped Melbourne Rebels or liquidate the Super Rugby Pacific club.