Bulls coach Johan Ackermann was candid in his response to the Bulls' disappointing 33-46 loss at the hands of Champions Cup holders Bordeaux in Pretoria last Saturday.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is set to do battle in Bulls colours as they face Bordeaux in a blockbuster Champions Cup tie at Loftus Versveld on Saturday.
The Lions secured their fourth win in this season's United Rugby Championship campaign after a 43-33 bonus-point victory against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.
The Vodacom Bulls have secured flyhalf Kade Wolhuter on loan from the Lions, with the agreement running until June 30, 2026.
In a major double coup for the Bulls, the Pretoria-based franchise has announced that Springboks Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Cameron Hanekom have extended their contracts.
Coach Johan Ackermann was a satisfied man after the Bulls' hard-fought 28-27 win over Connacht on Friday, saying the result was an important boost for the team's confidence and togetherness.