Overview
- Edinburgh restore Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe from a hip injury for Friday’s Pool 2 clash with Gloucester, with Wes Goosen shifting to fullback.
- The Bulls name 10 Springboks to face Bristol at Loftus, reunite Embrose Papier with Handré Pollard, and rule out Canan Moodie under concussion protocols as they seek a first European win.
- The Sharks rest several senior internationals for Sale in Manchester, recall Vincent Koch from a shoulder layoff, and field a youthful side with only three Boks in the matchday 23.
- The Stormers introduce four debutants and mark Oli Kebble’s 50th appearance, with Damian Willemse captaining from inside centre for Sunday’s trip to Harlequins.
- In the Challenge Cup, Junior Bok Batho Hlekani will debut off the bench for the Lions against Lyon, while the Cheetahs start Jaco van der Walt at flyhalf on his return to face Ulster in Amsterdam.