Fiji-born wing Sevu Reece will replace George Bridge in the Crusaders lineup

Fiji-born wing Sevu Reece will replace George Bridge in the Crusaders lineup for their southern derby blockbuster against the Highlanders on Friday.

Bridge was added to the causality list with an undisclosed injury.

Also, prop Owen Franks has been sidelined with a shoulder issue.

He’ll undergo further scans this week to determine the severity of the injury.

Hooker Codie Taylor will spend another week recovering from the calf strain that saw him miss last week’s win over the Brumbies.