No USA trip for Bulls and Stormers

In a statement from the Bulls the match "has been cancelled due to issues regarding the agreed upon transfers and logistics".

The statement added: "Player welfare and the management thereof are extremely important to the Bulls as well as the Stormers, and will not be compromised on in this regard."

The two sides will now play the match locally at the Boland Stadium on February 3, with kick-off scheduled for 16.00 (SA Time).

The Stormers begin their Super Rugby campaign against the Jaguares at Newlands on February 17.

The Bulls begin their campaign a week later against the Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld on February 24.