Nizaam Carr returns to lead the Bulls in crucial Champions Cup clash in France

The Pretoria outfit are targeting maximum points to keep their hopes of advancing to the next stage alive. The match kicks off at 10pm South African Time on Saturday night.

Alulutho Tshakweni, Springbok Jan-Hendrik Wessels, and Mornay Smith form the front row, while JF van Heerden and Sintu Manjezi team up in the second row. The loose forward trio features Kuyenzeka Xaba, Celimpilo Gumede, and captain Carr.

In the backline, Bernard van der Linde and Boeta Chamberlain combine at halfback, with wings Aphiwe Dyantyi and Sibongile Novuka flanking the field. Chris Barend Smit takes the inside centre position alongside Katlego Letebele at outside centre, while Henry Immelman commands the game from fullback.

Director of Rugby Jake White has named a five-three split on the bench, with Joe van Zyl, Dylan Smith, Sebastian Lombard, Deon Slabbert, Corne Beets, Keagan Johannes, Jaco van der Walt, and Cornel Smit ready to provide impact when needed.

Bulls: 15 Henry Immelman, 14 Sibongile Novuka, 13 Katlego Letebele, 12 Chris Barend Smit, 11 Aphiwe Dyantyi, 10 Boeta Chamberlain, 9 Bernard van der Linde, 8 Nizaam Carr (captain), 7 Celimpilo Gumede, 6 Kuyenzeka Xaba, 5 Sintu Manjezi, 4 JF van Heerden, 3 Mornay Smith, 2 Jan-hendrik Wessels, 1 Alulutho Tshakweni.

Replacements: 16 Joe van Zyl, 17 Dylan Smith, 18 Sebastian Lombard, 19 Deon Slabbert, 20 Corné Beets, 21 Keagan Johannes, 22 Jaco van der Walt, 23 Cornel Smit.