Bulls bring out the big guns for pivotal URC clash against Munster

Currently sitting third on the URC table, the Bulls will be aiming to consolidate their position as the tournament enters its decisive phase. The team arrives in Ireland eager to respond to last week's Challenge Cup quarterfinal defeat to Edinburgh, with six personnel changes made to the starting XV.

The most notable alteration comes at flyhalf, where Johan Goosen is set to make his first start since returning from injury. Goosen featured off the bench last week and now assumes the number 10 jersey as he looks to guide the side in a key away fixture.

The backline also sees the return of two capped Springboks. Canan Moodie replaces Stravino Jacobs on the left wing, while Sebastian de Klerk comes in on the right, taking over from Sergeal Petersen.

In the forward pack, Jan-Hendrik Wessels earns a start at loosehead prop, with Simphiwe Matanzima moving to the bench. Meanwhile, in the second row, Cobus Wiese returns to partner captain Ruan Nortje, with JF van Heerden making way.

The selections reflect White's intent to field his strongest available lineup as the Bulls prepare for a stern test against a formidable Munster side on their home turf.

Bulls: 15 Devon Williams, 14 Sebastian de Klerk, 13 David Kriel, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Canan Moodie, 10 Johan Goosen, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Cameron Hanekom, 7 Jannes Kirsten, 6 Marcell Coetzee, 5 Ruan Nortje (captain), 4 Cobus Wiese, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Akker van der Merwe, 1 Jan-hendrik Wessels.

Replacements: 16 Johann Grobbelaar, 17 Simphiwe Matanzima, 18 Mornay Smith, 19 JF van Heerden, 20 Nizaam Carr, 21 Izak Burger, 22 Keagan Johannes, 23 Stravino Jacobs.