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A largely unchanged side has been named to face the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday morning as the Hurricanes look to make it two from two in 2015. The Canes welcome the return of Ma'a Nonu to their starting line-up in what will be his 145th Super Rugby appearance, and first for the Hurricanes since 2011. The match, kicking off at 6.10am (NZT) will also be a significant occasion for Manawatu flanker Callum Gibbins, who is set to get his first start for the Hurricanes. Head-to-head, this will be the 19th time the Hurricanes and the Bulls have met on the Super Rugby field, both winning nine matches each. The team to face the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld is; 1. Reggie Goodes 2. Dane Coles 3. Ben Franks 4. Mark Abbott 5. James Broadhurst 6. Brad Shields 7. Callum Gibbins 8. Blade Thomson 9. TJ Perenara 10. Beauden Barrett 11. Julian Savea 12. Ma'a Nonu 13. Conrad Smith 14. Cory Jane 15. Jason Woodward Reserves 16. Brayden Mitchell 17. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen 18. Chris Eves 19. Ardie Savea 20. Victor Vito 21. Chris Smylie 22. James Marshall 23. Matt Proctor