Rebels coming off a hearbreaking loss. Bulls coming of a big win against the Shorks.
Working against the Rebels: altitude, in-form Bulls, loss of Genia, no ins in the republic (yet).
Working for us: WE'RE THE REBELS AND WE CAN DO ANYTHING (blind faith is a good thing), potential complacency / banana peel game for the Bulls (especially after hammering the Sharks).
Frankly, dunno how this one will go. If we're to win a game in SA this year, this is the one. With the loss of Genia, Ruru/Goddard will have to clock with JD, and quick, if we're to have any chance.
I'd start with the same pack, and tweaks the backs to include Hodge at 13. Perhaps rotate Sefa for Koroibete.
Working against the Rebels: altitude, in-form Bulls, loss of Genia, no ins in the republic (yet).
Working for us: WE'RE THE REBELS AND WE CAN DO ANYTHING (blind faith is a good thing), potential complacency / banana peel game for the Bulls (especially after hammering the Sharks).
Frankly, dunno how this one will go. If we're to win a game in SA this year, this is the one. With the loss of Genia, Ruru/Goddard will have to clock with JD, and quick, if we're to have any chance.
I'd start with the same pack, and tweaks the backs to include Hodge at 13. Perhaps rotate Sefa for Koroibete.