Bulls coach Joahn Ackermann is under no illusions as to the challenge that awaits as his side heads into the business end of the United Rugby Championship.
The Bulls earned a bonus point 40-7 victory in their United Rugby Championship clash against Cardiff at Loftus Versveld on Friday night.
The Bulls have made several tactical adjustments to the side that faced the Stormers last week as they look to get their United Rugby Championship campaign back on track against Cardiff on Friday.
Bulls star Sebastien de Klerk is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken foot against the Stormers.
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann admitted his side "fell apart" in their 32-19 home defeat to the Stormers at Loftus on Saturday, leaving his team facing a high-pressure run-in for the remainder of the United Rugby Championship season.
John Dobson described the Stormers' 32-19 victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday as "probably our most important win" and one of their most dominant performances in Pretoria since he took charge.