Stormers defence coach Norman Laker has raised eyebrows over SA Rugby's decision to deploy members of the Springbok coaching team to assist the Bulls in the build-up to Saturday's United Rugby Championship north-south derby at Cape Town Stadium.
The Bulls are set to benefit from some invaluable Springbok coaching experience in the coming weeks.
Fullback Aphelele Fassi says that all the success the Springboks are having is driving them to achieve more, rather than creating a risk that their standards might slip.
Young flyhalf Kade Wolhuter is positive of mounting a comeback following another severe injury during the Bulls’ Champions Cup loss to the Northampton Saints.
Scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse played a crucial role in the Sharks' attritional United Rugby Championship victory over the Bulls on Saturday, earning the praise of interim coach JP Pietersen.
Stormers boss John Dobson admitted he mustn't be too critical given the Stormers are sitting pretty at the top of the United Rugby Championship table.