Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw will make his long-awaited return from injury when the Bulls face the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Days after securing Springbok duo Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Cameron Hanekom on extended deals, the Bulls have once again flexed their muscles by confirming a host of new long-term contracts.
The Glasgow Warriors extended their impressive home record in the United Rugby Championship with a gritty 21-12 victory over the Bulls at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday night.
The Bulls have made eight positional changes to their line-up for Friday's United Rugby Championship fixture against Glasgow Warriors in Scotland.
Bulls captain Johan Grobbelaar is looking forward to a Bulls team at near full-strength as they welcome back Springboks, including the mercurial Handre Pollard, into the squad.
The Bulls held off a determined Leinster fightback to claim a 39-31 bonus-point victory in their United Rugby Championship Round Two clash in Pretoria on Saturday.