Bulls get Boks back for Sharks clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has revealed his team for their United Rugby Championship Round Seven clash against the Sharks in Pretoria on Sunday.
There are six changes to the starting XV that beat Benetton 44-22 in Italy last weekend.
In the backline, Springbok wing Sibusiso Nkosi is finally back in the team after he was not used on tour. He was reportedly sent home early after breaching team protocols.
Meanwhile, Cornal Hendricks takes over from Stedman Gans in the midfield.
Bok utility back Johan Goosen is also back after he missed the last outing because of a failed HIA. He comes in for Kurt-Lee Arendse at fullback.
The final change to the backline sees Zak Burger take over the No.9 duties from Embrose Papier.
In the pack, WJ Steenkamp comes in for the injured Elrigh Louw at No.8 and Walt Steenkamp is the preferred option for the No.4 jersey.
Bulls: 15 Johan Goosen, 14 David Kriel, 13 Cornal Hendricks, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Sibusiso Nkosi, 10 Chris Smith, 9 Zak Burger, 8 WJ Steenkamp, 7 Marco van Staden, 6 Marcell Coetzee (captain), 5 Ruan Nortje, 4 Walt Steenkamp, 3 Francois Klopper, 2 Bismarck du Plessis, 1 Gerard Steenekamp.
Replacements: 16 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 17 Simphiwe Matanzima, 18 Mornay Smith, 19 Janko Swanepoel, 20 Ruan Vermaak, 21 Embrose Papier, 22 Stravino Jacobs, 23 Wandisile Simelane.
Date: Sunday, October 30
Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Kick-off: 15.00 (13.00 GMT)
Referee: Marius van der Westhuisen (South Africa)
Assistant referees: AJ Jacobs (South Africa) & Griffin Colby (South Africa)
TMO: Quinton Immelman (South Africa)