Having finished the pool stages with a maximum 20 points from a possible 20 to claim second seeding overall for the knockout rounds, Smith’s men know that a home quarter-final awaits if they can overcome the challenge of their South African visitors.
“We are fully aware of the challenge that the Bulls will bring tomorrow evening; they have a squad filled with international-calibre talent and have a strong track record of competing in knockout fixtures,” said Smith.
“We know that we must front up to face what the Bulls throw at us, and training this week has been highly competitive with everyone driving each other forward.
“The atmosphere at Scotstoun in the Champions Cup this season has been on another level, and we know that the Warrior Nation will be in full voice behind us once more tomorrow evening.”
Glasgow Warriors (v Vodacom Bulls @ Scotstoun Stadium on Sayurday @ 5.30pm kick-off): J McKay; K Steyn ©, S McDowall, S Tuipulotu, O Smith; D Lancaster, G Horne; P Schickerling, G Hiddleston, Z Fagerson, M Williamson, A Samuel, M Fagerson, R Darge, J Demspey.. Replacements: S Stephen, J Bhatti, S Talakai, J Oguntibeju, E Ferrie, A Fraser, B Afshar, A Hastings.
Unavailable for selection: Gregor Brown (hamstring), Alex Craig (foot), Scott Cummings (calf), Jamie Dobie (shoulder), Nathan McBeth (ankle), Kyle Rowe (hip), Charlie Savala (knee), Tavi Tuipulotu (knee).
