Overview
- Head coach Johan Ackermann makes 11 changes to the Bulls’ starting XV after the Ulster loss, installing Reinhardt Ludwig as captain with David Kriel named vice-captain.
- Handré Pollard has returned to South Africa for the birth of his second child, so Keagan Johannes starts at fly-half with Willie le Roux at fullback and Canan Moodie on the wing.
- Connacht start British & Irish Lions trio Finlay Bealham, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, with Cian Prendergast captaining and Caolin Blade and Josh Ioane paired at halfback.
- The match is scheduled for Friday, 17 October at Dexcom Stadium in Galway, kicking off at 19:45 BST (20:45 SAST) with Mike Adamson as referee.
- Across Round 4, the Stormers lead the log at 3-0 ahead of Zebre in Parma, while the Sharks host Ulster and the Lions face Scarlets as both South African sides chase first wins.