Bulls Name 10 Springboks for Champions Cup Tie vs Glasgow

The Vodacom Bulls have named a near full-strength lineup featuring 10 Springboks for their Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 match against the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday at Scotstoun Stadium in Scotland, with a 6:30 p.m. kickoff.

Head coach Johan Ackermann opted for continuity in his selections following the team's recent United Rugby Championship victory over Munster, making targeted adjustments to bolster dynamism in key positions. In the backline, David Kriel starts at fullback, replacing veteran Willie le Roux, who shifts to the bench alongside scrumhalf Zak Burger and centre Stedman Gans. Canan Moodie returns to outside centre, allowing Cheswill Jooste to take the right wing after his impactful substitute appearance against Munster, where he scored a long-range try.

Up front, Cameron Hanekom earns a starting role at number eight, stepping in for the injured Nizaam Carr and adding speed and breakdown prowess to the loose trio. The bench includes prop Mornay Smith in place of Khuta Mchunu, along with versatile forward Jeandré Rudolph for backrow cover. The halfback pairing of Handré Pollard and Embrose Papier remains intact to dictate play, while captain Marcell Coetzee...