Sbu Nkosi will complete his return to rugby after being named in the Vodacom Bulls starting lineup to face the DHL Stormers in the north-south derby in Pretoria on Saturday.
Nkosi has been named on the left wing as Jake White has named a strong matchday-23 to take on the defending champions at Loftus Versfeld.
TEAM: Stormers back Scarra for north-south derby
The Vodacom Bulls have also been boosted by the return to fitness of experienced lock Jacques du Plessis, who forms the starting second row with captain Ruan Nortje.
As a result, Ruan Vermaak will play off a bench that features a five-three split between forwards and backs. Morne Steyn, one of three Springbok backs on the bench, could make his 150th Vodacom Bulls appearance if he is called on as a substitute.
? TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT ?
Here is YOUR Vodacom Bulls team to take on the DHL Stormers tomorrow at Loftus ?
? Sbu and Sheep make their much anticipated returns
? 150 could be up for Morne Steyn? Tickets Here: https://t.co/C4mxQtucxX@Vodacom #URC pic.twitter.com/3i9i74NmO2
— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) February 17, 2023
URC PICKS: Bulls, Sharks charge to derby glory
#URC – @mark_keohane is backing the Stormers to make it five from five against @BlueBullsRugby, while Zels believes the side from Pretoria will extend their 12-game unbeaten run at home in the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship. pic.twitter.com/9slmjQdi3Z
— SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) February 16, 2023
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