John Mitchell has made three changes to the Bulls’ starting lineup ahead of their match against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.

Up front, No 8 Tim Agaba replaces Thebelani Bholi in the loose trio, while Handro Liebenberg moves to blindside flank. Jason Jenkins comes in at No 4 lock ahead of RG Snyman.

There is one change in the backline as Embrose Papier earns his first Super Rugby start in place of the injured André Warner.

On the bench, Frans van Wyk comes in for the suspended Conraad van Vuuren, Hendré Stassen will provide lock cover and make his debut if he comes on, while Ivan van Zyl is added as backup scrumhalf.

Bulls – 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Travis Ismaiel, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Burger Odendaal (c), 11 Divan Rossouw, 10 Handré Pollard, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Tim Agaba, 7 Hanro Liebenberg, 6 Roelof Smit, 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Jason Jenkins, 3 Trevor Nyakane, 2 Jaco Visagie, 1 Pierre Schoeman.
Substitutes: 16 Adriaan Strauss, 17 Lizo Gqoboka, 18 Frans van Wyk, 19 Hendré Stassen, 20 Marco van Staden, 21 Ivan van Zyl, 22 Manie Libbok, 23 Johnny Kötze.

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