Bulls stick with Matfield
The Bulls have named an unchanged starting line-up for their clash with the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.
The Bulls have named an unchanged starting line-up for their clash with the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.
Vodacom Bulls flanker Dewald Potgieter has been ruled out for the remainder of the Super Rugby tournament.
The hosts fought back from 13-3 down in Dunedin to win 27-20.
The Highlanders beat the Bulls 27-20 in Dunedin, scoring three tries to two, writes MARK KEOHANE.
The Vodacom Bulls have been forced to make a couple of late changes after Akona Ndungane sustained a hamstring injury at the captain's run on Thursday.
The Vodacom Bulls will face a confident Highlanders team in Dunedin on Friday.
Victor Matfield has been pushed back into the Bulls starting side following injuries to key players.
Victor Matfield will be on the Bulls bench next week after loose forwards Deon Stegmann and Dewald Potgieter were ruled out of the remainder of the tour.
The Hurricanes beat the Bulls 25-20 in what was a tactical arm-wrestle in Napier, reports JON CARDINELLI.
The Bulls will be aiming to keep their six-year unbeaten streak against the Hurricanes intact when they meet in Napier.