Brilliant Bulls boss Cardiff under Friday night lights in Pretoria
The Bulls earned a bonus point 40-7 victory in their United Rugby Championship clash against Cardiff at Loftus Versveld on Friday night.
Handre Pollard part of Bok-laden Bulls side to face brilliant Bordeaux
The Bulls are eager to impress the Pretoria faithful in their final home game of 2025 with a matchday 23 stacked full of Springboks. However, they face the daunting task of squaring up against the reigning champions and Top 14 finalists full of French flair.
Feeding Pollard is Paul de Wet, while Harold Voster and David Kriel are on his outside. The Bulls' back three includes World Cup winners Willie le Roux and Canan Moodie, while the rapid Sebastian de Klerk covers the other wing.
In the forwards, Marcel Coetzee captains from behind the scrum, which features Springboks Marco van Staden and Cobus Wiese.
Coach Johan Ackermann has named a potent bench, with Bok front rowers Johann Grobberlaar, Gerhard Steenekamp and Wilco Louw set to do damage in the second stanza. The tireless Ruan Nortje and Elrigh Louw are also in reserve.
Bulls - 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 David Kriel, 12 Harold Voster, 11 Sebastian de Klerk, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Paul de Wet, 8 Marcell Coetzee (c), 7 Reinhardt Ludwig, 6 Marco van Staden, 5 JF van Heerden, 4 Cobus Wiese, 3 Mornay Smith, 2 Akker van der Merwe, 1 Alulutho Tshakweni.
Replacements: 16 Johann Grobberlaar, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Wilco Louw, 19 Ruan Nortje, 20 Elrigh Louw, 21 Jeandre Rudolf, 22 Embrose Papier, 23 Stravino Jacobs.
Bulls' bruiser Cameron Hanekom returns to lineup for Cardiff clash
The Bulls have made several tactical adjustments to the side that faced the Stormers last week as they look to get their United Rugby Championship campaign back on track against Cardiff on Friday.
Damian Willemse reflects on man-of-the-match display in Stormers' win over Bulls
Damian Willemse was at his inspirational best as the Stormers clawed back from early adversity to beat the Bulls 32-19 at Loftus, producing a performance that combined vision, instinct, and clinical execution.
Bulls under pressure as Ruan Nortje demands accuracy ahead of Cardiff clash
Bulls lock Ruan Nortje says his side must improve their accuracy and execution after a 32-19 United Rugby Championship defeat to the Stormers left their playoff hopes under pressure.