Bulls reveal lengthy list of walking wounded as they prepare for bouyant Scarlets

The Pretoria franchise is set to have their depth tested as they count the cost of their 34-26 victory over Ulster. At least five key backline players are going to miss Saturday's clash at Loftus Versfeld, while Springbok hero Pollard is in doubt.

The flyhalf has undergone a hamstring scan after reporting a niggle. His fitness will be confirmed once the results have been assessed.

Meanwhile, Bok teammate Canan Moodie has returned to training under the Head Injury Assessment return-to-play protocols, but will not be considered for selection this week.

Junior Springbok flyer Cheswill Jooste has undergone an operation for a broken cheekbone after suffering a concussion during the match against Ulster. The winger faces a mandatory two-week stand-down under HIA protocols and extended rest has been recommended.

Fellow winger Thaakir Abrahams is expected to recover from a hamstring injury within one week but is unlikely to feature on the weekend.

Centre Sango Xamlashe will not be considered for selection after he completed HIA protocols following a concussion in Saturday's match.Finally, scrumhalf Embrose Papier is still recovering from an ankle operation and will be out for several weeks.

The high-flying Scarlets are coming off an entertaining loss to the Stormers in Cape Town, where they ran in six tries past the heavily favoured opposition.

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