Ntubeni, Gelant return from injury as Stormers change 4 for Bulls derby

Stormers coach John Dobson has made four changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's United Rugby Championship (URC) derby against the Bulls in Cape Town.

There are three changes to the pack and one in the backline.

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In the front row, hooker Scarra Ntubeni returns from injury and there is a rotational switch at tighthead prop, with Neethling Fouche starting and Frans Malherbe set to make an impact in the second half.

Flanker Deon Fourie is also back in the starting line-up, with Junior Pokomela dropping to the bench.

The only change in the backline sees Herschel Jantjies start at scrumhalf in place of Paul de Wet.

Fullback Warrick Gelant is also set to make his return from the bench which also features prop Brok Harris this week.

After a 29-13 win over Welsh outfit Ospreys, the Stormers are looking to make it six consecutive home wins.

"Any game between the Stormers and the Bulls is a big occasion and this one has all the makings of a classic," Dobson said.

"It is fantastic to have the likes of Scarra and Warrick back from injury for this game. Warrick is being managed carefully and will make a big impact from the bench as he did earlier in the season.

"Our team cannot wait to run out in front of our fans at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday and will be giving absolutely everything to get the result."

Saturday's north-south derby kicks off at 14:00. Tickets start at R50 and can be purchased here. 

15 Damian Willemse, 14 Seabelo Senatla, 13 Ruhan Nel, 12 Rikus Pretorius, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Herschel Jantjies, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Hacjivah Dayimani, 6 Deon Fourie, 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Adre Smith, 3 Neethling Fouche, 2 Scarra Ntubeni, 1 Steven Kitshoff (captain)

Substitutes:16 Chad Solomon, 17 Brok Harris, 18 Frans Malherbe,