The new Currie Cup season kicked off on Friday night with the Pumas running in six tries to claim a decisive 49-28 bonus-point victory over the Griquas at Mbombela Stadium.
Coach Phiwe Nomlomo has named his Bulls squad for the upcoming Carling Currie Cup, which starts this weekend against southern rivals Western Province.
Western Province have signalled their intent to make a serious push in the Currie Cup, securing the services of three high-calibre Blitzboks to inject pace, skill, and intensity into their campaign.
The new dates for the two opening-round URC derbies involving the four South African teams, which were postponed to avoid a clash with the Currie Cup final, have been confirmed.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree hailed the hooter heroics of Jordan Hendrikse who kicked his team to Currie Cup glory on Saturday.
The Sharks were crowned 2024 Currie Cup champions after Jordan Hendrikse kicked a 59m penalty after the full-time hooter to clinch the title against the Lions at Ellis Park.