The Glasgow Warriors welcome back captain Kyle Steyn for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash against the Vodacom Bulls at Scotstoun.
The fit-again South African-born winger is one of four returning Scotland internationals.
Up front, Zander Fagerson starts at tighthead prop, alongside Patrick Schickerling and Gregor Hiddleston in the front row.
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The back row is equally formidable, with No 8 Jack Dempsey – shortlisted for the Investec Player of the Year award – packing down alongside Matt Fagerson and Rory Darge, who make their first appearances since the Six Nations.
At halfback, George Horne links up with Dan Lancaster, while midfield sees Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu partner Stafford McDowall.
Steyn forms a back three alongside Ollie Smith and Josh McKay.
Coach Franco Smith has opted for a 6-2 split on the bench to counter the Bulls’ renowned physicality, with Ben Afshar and Adam Hastings providing backline cover.
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“We are fully aware of the challenge that the Bulls will bring tomorrow evening; they have a squad filled with international-calibre talent and a strong track record in knockout fixtures,” said Smith.
“We know that we must front up to face what they throw at us, and training this week has been highly competitive with everyone driving each other forward.”
GLASGOW WARRIORS – 15 Josh McKay, 14 Kyle Steyn (c), 13 Stafford McDowall, 12 Sione Tuipulotu, 11 Ollie Smith, 10 Dan Lancaster, 9 George Horne, 8 Jack Dempsey, 7 Rory Darge, 6 Matt Fagerson, 5 Alex Samuel, 4 Max Williamson, 3 Zander Fagerson, 2 Gregor Hiddleston, 1 Patrick Schickerling.
Bench: 16 Seb Stephen, 17 Jamie Bhatti, 18 Sam Talakai, 19 Jare Oguntibeju, 20 Euan Ferrie, 21 Angus Fraser, 22 Ben Afshar, 23 Adam Hastings.
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