The 2008 Super 14 Crusaders

squad is as follows:

¹ indicates new Rebel Sport Super 14 player.
² indicates returning Super 14 player.
³ indicates draft player.

Crusaders: Tim Bateman (Canterbury), Stephen Brett (Canterbury), Daniel Carter (Canterbury), Wyatt Crockett (Canterbury), Andy Ellis (Canterbury), Ross Filipo ³ (Wellington), Corey Flynn (Canterbury), Kahn Fotuali’i ¹ (Tasman), Ben Franks (Canterbury), Hamish Gard ¹ (Canterbury), Scott Hamilton (Canterbury), Campbell Johnstone (Canterbury), Casey Laulala (Canterbury), Richie McCaw (Canterbury), Leon MacDonald (Canterbury), Sean Maitland ¹ (Canterbury), Nasi Manu ¹ (Canterbury), Michael Paterson (Canterbury), Ti’i Paulo (Canterbury), Kade Poki ¹ (Tasman), Caleb Ralph (Canterbury), Kieran Read (Canterbury), Greg Somerville (Canterbury), Brad Thorn ² (Tasman), Reuben Thorne (Canterbury), Mose Tuiali’i (Canterbury), George Whitelock ¹ (Canterbury), Ali Williams (Tasman).