Dan Carter's been ruled out for another Crusaders game, while fellow All Black Israel Dagg will also miss Saturday night's match against the Chiefs in Hamilton.
Both are recovering from injuries, so Colin Slade again starts at first five with Tom Taylor at fullback.
Carter should be fine after this week, though the Crusaders' next game is in mid-March, after the bye week, while Dagg has a slight quad tear and is expected to be fit again then too.
World Cup winner Andy Ellis will make his Crusaders return off the bench on Saturday, with Mitchell Drummond retained at halfback.
In the front row, Nepo Laulala comes into the starting XV for Owen Franks, who's been suspended for two weeks for striking.
Jordan Taufua starts at No.8 for Luke Whitelock, who takes a seat on the bench.
Alex Hodgman will join Joe Moody as prop cover in the reserves.
Crusaders:
1.Wyatt Crockett
2. Ben Funnell
3. Nepo Laulala
4. Luke Romano
5. Scott Barrett
6. Richie McCaw
7. Matt Todd (c)
8. Jordan Taufua
9. Mitchell Drummond
10. Colin Slade
11. Johnny McNicholl
12. Ryan Crotty
13. Kieron Fonotia
14. Robbie Fruean
15. Tom Taylor
Reserves:
16. Codie Taylor
17. Joe Moody
18. Alex Hodgman
19. Jimmy Tupou
20. Luke Whitelock
21. Andy Ellis
22. Nathaniel Apa
23. Nafi Tuitavake