Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw has been called up to the national squad as additional forward cover, marking a significant milestone in his comeback from serious injury.
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann is optimistic about the Bulls' future after guiding them to the final of the 2026 United Rugby Championship.
Leinster defended their United Rugby Championship title with an emphatic 36-7 victory over an off-colour Bulls in the Grand Final at Croke Park on Friday night.
Handre Pollard has built up far too much capital as one of the deadliest goal-kickers in world rugby for his blip in the URC semi-finals to be of any major concern.
Former Bulls coach Jake White believes his old side are better equipped for this weekend's United Rugby Championship final against Leinster.
Caelan Doris and Tadhg Furlong will both start for Leinster in Friday night's United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls after overcoming injury concerns ahead of the Croke Park showdown.