The Crusaders will blood the latest lock in their production line in Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific match against the Highlanders in Christchurch

Former New Zealand Secondary Schools captain Zach Gallagher will come off the bench, as the regular trophy-winners face an injury crisis at lock.

Sam Whitelock's out for the next month and Mitch Dunshea is done for the season, but coach Scott Robertson has no qualms putting in Gallagher.



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