Bulls wary of Bayonne mix

The Bulls would feel confident of a strong win against Aviron Bayonnais (Bayonne) in their knockout match this weekend if not for the French side's abundance of international experience.

- Nicholas Zaal

The teams clash in the Challenge Cup round-of-16 at Bayonne's home ground, Stade Jean Dauger, on Saturday (kick-off 1.30pm).

Bayonne lie fourth in France's Top 14, the same place they finished last season.

They also finished second out of six teams in their Challenge Cup pool, winning three of four games before progressing to the knockouts.

They beat Scarlets 17-16, Black Lion (Georgia) 41-16 and Gloucester 55-17. Their only loss came from a 52-12 drubbing by Edinburgh in Scotland.