The Bulls have selected a strong side for this tour match and should give New Zealand a proper workout before the first test next weekend.
Bulls Squad can Compete
The Bulls enjoyed another successful URC season earlier this year, reaching the final once again where they lost to Leinster.
At home, the Bulls are a formidable outfit and although they are in preseason, the players will be going full tilt on Saturday. The team includes four Springbok capped players, including 100-test veteran, Willie le Roux.
Up front, captain Marcell Coetzee will lead the physicality while the rest of the forwards are no slouches - this will be a proper test for the All Blacks.
New Zealand Found Form against Sharks
The All Blacks will be relatively pleased with how they have performed on tour to date. They struggled past the Stormers in the opener, pulling away at the end to win 38-21. But. it was a real contest for them.
In their second game, a stronger side was selected to play the Sharks. They ran out 54-0 winners after leading 14-0 at the break. The match was played in tough, wet conditions, so that will do the confidence a world of good.
Another changed lineup this time around doesn't mean it is much weaker. Beauden Barrett starts at fullback, which also looks like his most likely route into the Test side.