Kick-off for this game is at 18:30

On Saturday the first two South African teams will be in action when the Lions host the Bulls in a Juksei derby.

The Lions will want to improve on their last campaign and they will be targeting a strong start.

The Bulls captain, Marcell Coetzee, warns that the Lions won’t be a push-over.

“Definitely not, it's always physical when you play against the Lions, especially at Ellis Park, said the Springbok flanker.

“They are a proud union and are not going to take a step backwards.

“I think that all teams are going to want to prove a point and it is always easier when you get off to a winning start and build a bit of momentum early in the tournament.

“This weekend won't be any different and it will be a physical clash.”

This game at Ellis Park kicks off at 16:05 on Saturday afternoon.

In the weekend’s other URC matches, Zebre will be up against Leinster in Parma; Cardiff will be at home to Munster; and Scarlets will entertain the Ospreys in a Welsh derby.

Edinburgh will be at home to the Dragons and Ulster will face Connacht in an Irish derby.

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