Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has included former Stormers centre Johann Sadie in the starting fifteen for their Super Rugby season opener against the Sharks at Loftus on Friday.
Sadie is one of nine players in the match 22 who will turn out for the Bulls for the first time in Super Rugby competition.
Baby Bok Francois Venter will partner Sadie in the midfield.
Former EP Kings loose forward Jaques Potgieter will also receive his first starting berth for the Bulls in Super Rugby.
There are eleven Springboks in the starting line-up.