Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has made three changes to the team that beat the Highlanders for their match against the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Brok Harris moves back into the starting XV at tighthead prop with Frans Malherbe moving down to the bench.

Former Bulls winger Gerhard van den Heever gets a start in the number 14 jersey, with Gio Aplon or JP du Plessis taking his place on the bench.

Also on the bench Nizaam Carr replaces Nick Koster who misses the match.

Stormers

15. Joe Pietersen ,14. Gerhard van den Heever ,13. Juan de Jongh,12. Jean De Villiers (C) ,11. Bryan Habana ,10. Peter Grant,9. Dewaldt Duvenage,8. Duane Vermeulen,7. Rynhardt Elstadt,6. Siya Kolisi,5. Andries Bekker (VC),4. Eben Etzebeth ,3. Brok Harris ,2. Tiaan Liebenberg,1. Steven Kitshoff

Reserves: 16. Deon Fourie,17. Frans Malherbe,18. De Kock Steenkamp,19. Nizaam Carr ,20. Louis Schreuder,21. Burton Francis,22. Gio Aplon/ JP du Plessis