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Bulls rejig backline for Munster battle

The Bulls have made three personnel changes and a positional switch to their backline for Saturday night's URC match against Munster at Thomond Park.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 1:00 PM
Bulls rejig backline for Munster battle
Key Things to Know
  • The Bulls made three personnel changes and one positional switch to their backline to face Munster.
  • Stravino Jacobs moves to inside centre for the ill Harold Vorster, while Hakeem Kunene starts at fullback.
  • Khutha Mchunu and Sti Sithole have been added to the Bulls' replacements bench.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Bulls have made three personnel changes and one positional switch in their backline for Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash against Munster at Thomond Park. Zak Burger rotates in at scrumhalf, Thaakir Abrahams starts on the wing, Stravino Jacobs shifts to inside centre to replace the ill Harold Vorster, and Hakeem Kunene replaces Willie le Roux at fullback.

Head coach Johan Ackermann's squad enters the fixture following a 47-13 victory over Zebre, while Munster suffered a 26-20 loss to Glasgow Warriors. The Bulls have won their last three encounters against Munster, including a 45-14 quarter-final victory and a 16-13 win in Limerick.

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