Bulls get late boost as two Springboks join squad for All Blacks clash

Bulls get late boost as two Springboks join squad for All Blacks clash

Louw and Grobbelaar have been released by the Springboks and brought into the Bulls matchday squad to gain some additional game time ahead of the start of the Test series against the All Blacks.

The duo travelled back from Argentina following the Springboks' one-off clash against Los Pumas. As they've only had one training session with the team since returning, they have both been named on the bench for tomorrow's encounter.

Their late inclusion gives the Bulls a significant injection of international experience as they prepare to face the All Blacks at Loftus on Saturday.

"It's great to have them with us, and we're looking forward to the challenge," said coach Johan Ackermann.

The Bulls will be looking to put up a much stronger fight than the Sharks managed in Durban on Tuesday, while the All Blacks will be aiming to build further momentum ahead of the start of the Test series.

Saturday's match kicks off at 7pm.

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