Springbok Van der Merwe to start for Bulls against Sharks
Jake White’s experiments with combinations and a variety of players in certain positions continue and the Bulls will play against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday with a few new faces in the starting line-up.
Springbok Marcel van der Merwe will get his first start in Super Rugby Unlocked, after re-joining the Bulls from France earlier this year, when the Bulls host the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Director of Rugby, Jake White, has tinkered with his match day team, most notably amongst the backs, that will front up against the Durbanites.
Youngster David Kriel shifts to fullback in place of the injured of Gio Aplon in a move that will have the Bulls salivating at his potential with the no.15 jersey being his preferred position.
Springbok Travis Ismaiel will take over from Kriel on the right wing, while Blitzbok Kurt-Lee Arendse will also get his first opportunity in Super Rugby Unlocked, after showcasing his silky skills against the same opposition the team faced at Super Hero Saturday a few weeks ago.
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