Springbok livewire No.9 Embrose Papier has gone under the knife to repair his ankle, Bulls boss Johan Ackermann confirmed.
Bulls lock Reinhardt Ludwig has penned a new contract that will keep him at Loftus Versfeld until 2030.
Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith's departure from Japanese club Shizuoka Blue Revs has been confirmed, with the 32-year-old strongly linked with a return to South Africa to join the Bulls.
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann praised his side's character after they opened their Champions Cup campaign with a 56-20 bonus-point victory over Stade Francais at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Sebastian de Klerk's return to the Bulls' starting lineup for their Champions Cup opener on Saturday carried extra meaning for the winger.
The Bulls launched their 2026-27 Champions Cup campaign in emphatic style, thrashing Stade Francais 56-20 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.