First-five Matt Berquist will play for the Crusaders in next season's Super Rugby competition.
Berquist comes to the Crusaders from the Highlanders.
He is currently playing for Auckland in the ITM Cup competition and has also played for Hawke's Bay and Otago.
The Crusaders have also re-signed wing Zac Guildford and halfback Kahn Fotuali'i.
