Giliomee starts at fullback for Bulls’ Champions Cup clash with Stade Francais
Coach Johan Ackermann has opted to rotate his players, with several first-choice men rested.
Luan Giliomee, a recent addition to the Bulls, will make his debut appearance for the team in a Champions Cup fixture against Stade Francais at Loftus on Saturday. The Pretoria-based side will field him at fullback, with Handre Pollard set to return to the lineup as flyhalf. Elrigh Louw is expected to captain the team. The squad has undergone several changes from the previous match, with Sango Xamlashe filling in at midfield and Jan-Hendrik Wessels having the opportunity to start as hooker.
In total, six Springbok Test players will feature in the starting lineup, along with four more on the bench, including the recently returned No 9 Embrose Papier. Some players, such as Canan Moodie, Curwin Bosch, and Hanro Liebenberg, who were captains last week, will not take part in this match. The game starts at 2pm on Saturday.
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