Waratahs v Bulls: Teams

Waratahs are unchanged for the visit of the Bulls following the 12-6 victory over the Stormers last weekend.

Coach Chris Hickey hopes that continuity will be a big asset to the New South Wales side as they enter the final third of the competition.

"You're constantly reviewing where you can make improvements in the game plan and if there are any personnel changes which would help facilitate that," he said.

"But when we looked at little things we may want to change, we decided the players who have done the job over the last couple of weeks would give us the best balance going into the Bulls match.

"After this match we'll only have four games remaining in the regular season so each game holds a lot of importance.

Bulls make just one change from the side that went down 16-13 to the Crusaders as they look to keep the pressure on the top three.

Prop Werner Kruger is handed the starting jersey while Rayno Gerber reverts to the bench.

Boss Frans Ludeke is also able to name Zane Kirchner at full-back after he recovered from a gluteos muscle injury in the last game.

"It is going to be all about getting our basics right and whenever we do something we have to make sure our execution is 100 per cent," said Ludeke.

"Both teams are going to play for field possession and from there on it is all about seizing the point scoring opportunities when they come your way."

Waratahs: 15 Sam Norton-Knight, 14 Lachie Turner, 13 Rob Horne, 12 Tom Carter, 11 Lote Tuqiri, 10 Daniel Halangahu, 9 Luke Burgess, 8 Wycliff Palu, 7 Phil Waugh (capt), 6 Ben Mowen, 5 Will Caldwell, 4 Dean Mumm, 3 Dan Palmer, 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 1 Benn Robinson.
Replacements: 16 Damien Fitzpatrick, 17 Sekope Kepu, 18 Chris Thomson, 19 Luke Doherty, 20 Brett Sheehan, 21 Kurtley Beale, 22 Timana Tahu.

Bulls: 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 Akona Ndungane, 13 Jaco Pretorius, 12 Wynand Olivier, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Morne Steyn, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Pierre Spies, 7 Danie Rossouw, 6 Dewald Potgieter, 5 Victor Matfield, 4 Bakkies Botha, 3 Werner Kruger, 2 Chilliboy Ralepelle, 1 Guthro Steenkamp.
Replacements: 16 Jaco Engels, 17 Rayno Gerber, 18 Pedrie Wannenburg, 19 Derick Kuun, 20 Heini Adams, 21 Burton Francis, 22 JP Nel.