The Bulls have opted for rest, recovery and familiar surroundings as they build towards another crack at United Rugby Championship glory, choosing to return to Pretoria before heading back to Ireland for next week's final against Leinster.
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says the Bulls will arrive in Dublin for next weekend's United Rugby Championship final as a far more dangerous side than they were in last year's decider.
Johan Ackermann has enjoyed many memorable moments throughout his rugby career, but Bulls coach believes his side's dramatic United Rugby Championship semi-final comeback against Glasgow Warriors ranks among the finest.
The Bulls booked their place in the United Rugby Championship final after a magnificent come-from-behind 22-21 victory against Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield on Saturday.
The Bulls have named a powerful, Springbok-laden matchday 23 for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship semifinal against Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield.
Players from the Stormers, Bulls and Lions have been included in the United Rugby Championship Elite XV of the Season.