Bulls welcome back Sbu Nkosi for blockbuster Stormers clash

Speedster Nkosi returns to the fold to start at left wing after taking several months away from the game to work on his mental health.

Cornal Hendricks gets a run on the right wing with David Kriel shifting to fullback.

The Pretoria outfit are without the services of Springbok duo Canan Moodie and Kurt-Lee Arendse, who are still on a rest break, whilst Johan Goosen is still on the mend following successful shoulder surgery that will see him sidelined for up to six weeks.

Zak Burger and Chris Smith are set to combine at half-back, while in the midfield, Harold Vorster and Wandisile Simelane pair up as inside and outside centre respectively.

The inclusion of lock Jacques du Plessis is the only change to the forward pack that lined up against Welsh side Scarlets two weeks ago.

On the bench is Bok veteran Morne Steyn, who could run out for his 150th game for the Bulls, a feat only achieved by a select few players in the modern era. The Springbok and Bulls legend has spent the last 14 years plying his trade in Pretoria, an equally rare feat.

With more than 35 000 tickets already sold, the hosts are expecting a big crowd and a special atmosphere for one of domestic rugby's biggest fixtures.

Bulls - 15 David Kriel, 14 Cornal Hendricks, 13 Wandisile Simelane, 12 Harold Voster, 11 Sibusiso Nkosi, 10 Chris Smith, 9 Zak Burger, 8 Elrigh Louw, 7 Cyle Brink, 6 Marco van Staden, 5 Ruan Nortje (captain), 4 Jacques Du Plessis, 3 Mornay Smith, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp.

Replacements: 16 Jan-Hendrick Wessels, 17 Simphiwe Matanzima, 18 Francois Klopper, 19 Ruan Vermaak, 20 Nizaam Carr, 21 Embrose Papier, 22 Morne Steyn, 23 Lionel Mapoe