Former Australia winger Digby Ioane has become new Crusaders coach Scott Robertson's first big-name signing for next season on a two-year deal.
Robertson - who has replaced Todd Blackadder after he left to become Bath's director of rugby - moved for Digby after two key players left.
Fiji's Nemani Nadolo has switched to French Top 14 side Montpellier while Johnny McNicholl has moved on to play for Pro12 team Scarlets.
Ioane played 35 times for the Wallabies and previously turned out for Super Rugby sides Western Force (2006-07) and Queensland Reds (2008-13) before heading to France then Japan.
He said: "I have had a great time playing in France and Japan, but the opportunity to be part of a New Zealand Super Rugby team is too good to pass up.
"I love the intensity and tempo of Super Rugby and the New Zealand teams are leading the charge in that respect at the moment, so I can't wait to be a part of that."
Robertson added: "Digby is a massive talent, who we believe still has plenty of top class playing years left in him.
"We are excited about what he can do for this team, with his remarkable ability to create opportunities and score tries."