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Crusaders swap Brett for Bowden

11/11/2009 12:28:06

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The Crusaders have lost Stephen Brett to the Blues but Auckland first-five Daniel Bowden is heading south for next year's Super 14.

After playing for the Highlanders last year and Auckland in the Air New Zealand Cup, Bowden will now don the red and black

The Crusaders squad also features two sets of brothers - George, Sam and Adam Whitleock, as well as Owen and Ben Franks.

Peter Borlase, Sam Whitelock and Robert Fruean will make their Super 14 debuts for the Crusaders, who welcome back Dan Carter, Chris Jack and Ti'i Paulo to Super Rugby.

Canterbury players picked up by other franchises are Nasi Manu and James Paterson to the Highlanders, Michael Paterson, James Broadhurst and Tyson Keats.

CRUSADERS SQUAD: Wyatt Crockett, Owen Franks, Ben Franks, Peter Borlase, Corey Flynn Ti'i Paulo, Brad Thorn, Issac Ross, Chris Jack, Sam Whitelock, Keiran Read, Ritchie McCaw, George Whitelock, Jonathon Poff, Thomas Waldrom, Andy Elis, Kahn Fotuilii, Dan Carter, Daniel Bowden, Ryan Crotty, Tim Bateman, Robert Fruen, Adam Whitelock, Sean Maitland, Kade Poki, Zac Guildford, Colin Slade, Jared Payne.

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