Bulls' Kuün passed fit

Johannesburg - Derick Ku ün passed a fitness test on Friday and will take his regular place on the bench when the Bulls take on the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.

Kuün, who will be playing his 49th match for the Bulls, picked up a hamstring strain in their game against Western Force last weekend, but has recovered and will wear the number 19 jersey again.

The Bulls were further bolstered by the news that scrumhalf Heini Adams will join them for the remaining two weeks of their tour. Adams was unable to travel with the original squad with injured ribs, but has since recovered.

The Bulls went on tour with only 25 players, anticipating the return of the popular scrumhalf to fill the last allotted spot.

Teams

Blues:
15. Isaia Toeava, 14. Joe Rokocoko, 13. Rene Ranger, 12. Benson Stanley, 11. Rudi Wulf, 10. Stephen Brett, 9. Alby Mathewson, 8. Viliami Ma’afu, 7. Serge Lilo, 6. Jerome Kaino, 5. Anthony Boric, 4. Kurtis Haiu, 3. John Afoa, 2. Keven Mealamu (captain), 1. Tony Woodcock.

Substitutes: 16. Tom McCartney, 17. Charlie Faumuina, 18. Filo Paulo, 19. Peter Saili, 20. Chris Smylie, 21. Daniel Kirkpatrick, 22. Paul Williams.

Bulls:
15. Zane Kirchner, 14. Gerhard van der Heever, 13. Jaco Pretorius, 12. Wynand Olivier, 11. Francois Hougaard, 10. Morné Steyn, 9. Fourie du Preez, 8. Pierre Spies, 7. Dewald Potgieter, 6. Deon Stegmann, 5. Victor Matfield (captain), 4. Danie Rossouw, 3. Werner Kruger, 2. Gary Botha, 1. Gurthrö Steenkamp

Substitutes: 16. Bandise Maku, 17. Bees Roux, 18. Flip van der Merwe, 19. Derick Kuün, 20. Jacques-Louis Potgieter, 21. Jaco van der Westhuyzen, 22. Pedrie Wannenburg