The return of Flip van der Merwe from injury is the only change to the Bulls side to play the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.

The Bulls boast numerous Springboks, and eleven of the match day 22 has won the Super Rugby title previously.

However, it will be a first quarterfinal for all of them.

They also enter the knockout match as heavy underdogs, with the sevenm time champion Crusaders set to benefit from home advantage

The Bulls have never won in Christchurch.

The Crusaders and Reds match kicks off 7.35pm on Saturday.


Story by: Dhanjay Deo