BlitzBok star on Bulls' bench
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: BlitzBok Dylan Sage has been included on the Blue Bulls bench for their Currie Cup Round Four clash against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.
The outside back, who will make his debut for the Blue Bulls when he comes off the bench, was recently voted in the World Rugby Sevens Series Dream Team and will be keen to continue that vein of form in the XVs code.
Meanwhile, Duncan Matthews, Franco Naude and Nick de Jager will all make first starts in the competition on Saturday, with only Matthews being part of the action so far.
He replaces Jamba Ulengo on the wing, Naude comes in for injured Johnny Kotze and De Jager jumps into the No.7 jersey held by Jano Venter, who will play off the bench.
Human also included Dayan van der Westhuizen on the bench in place of Conraad van Vuuren.
Blue Bulls: 15 Divan Rossouw, 14 Jade Stighling, 13 Franco Naude, 12 JT Jackson, 11 Duncan Matthews, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Andre Warner, 8 Hanro Liebenberg (captain), 7 Nick de Jager, 6 Ruan Steenkamp, 5 Eli Snyman, 4 Hendre Stassen, 3 Trevor Nyakane, 2 Jaco Visagie, 1 Matthys Basson.
Replacements: 16 Edgar Marutlulle, 17 Dayan van der Westhuizen, 18 Ruan Nortje, 19 Jano Venter, 20 Ivan van Zyl, 21 Tinus de Beer, 22 Dylan Sage.
Date: Saturday, September 8
Venue: Griqua Park, Kimberley
Kick-off: 14.15 (12.15 GMT)
Referee: Egon Seconds
Assistant referees: Jaco Kotze, Nico Schmahl
TMO: JJ Wagner
