Canterbury coach Aussie McLean has made just one change for Friday night's NPC rugby semifinal from the side that defended the Ranfurly Shield against Auckland last Saturday.
Prop Wyatt Crockett, who replaced an injured Greg Somverville minutes into the match against Auckland, makes the starting line-up for the semifinal against Otago at Jade Stadium, Christchurch.
The only change to the squad comes on the reserves bench with Ben Franks taking Crockett's place.
Otago are not expected to make any changes from last week when they name their team tomorrow.
* Canterbury team:
Ben Blair, Scott Hamilton, Casey Laulala, Aaron Mauger, Caleb Ralph, Daniel Carter, Andrew Ellis, Mose Tuiali'i, Richie McCaw, Reuben Thorne (captain), Kevin O'Neill, Chris Jack, Campbell Johnstone, Corey Flynn, Wyatt Crockett.
Reserves: Steven Yates, Vilimoni Delasau, Jamie Nutbrown, Johnny Leo'o, Hayden Hopgood, Ben Franks, Tone Kopelani.
- NZPA
Crockett gets start in NPC semifinal
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