Bulls fullback Willie le Roux has heaped praise on attack coach Niel de Bruin and head coach Johann Ackerman for revitalising the Bulls' attack.
The Bulls' 32-man squad travelling to Dublin for next Friday's United Rugby Championship grand final reflects a blend of power, pace and experience.
Lock Ruben van Heerden has been called up to the Springbok squad, linking up with the team in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening.
Leinster have announced that James Lowe will leave the club after the URC final, bringing an end to a highly successful stint in Dublin.
The Bulls have opted for rest, recovery and familiar surroundings as they build towards another crack at United Rugby Championship glory, choosing to return to Pretoria before heading back to Ireland for next week's final against Leinster.
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says the Bulls will arrive in Dublin for next weekend's United Rugby Championship final as a far more dangerous side than they were in last year's decider.