Overview
- The Bulls confirmed a 39-man roster featuring 18 Springboks, headlined by flyhalf Handré Pollard.
- Their campaign begins next weekend at Loftus Versfeld against reigning French champions Bordeaux Bègles.
- Ackermann casts the selection as a push to contend in Europe, with URC duties continuing as the Lions visit Pretoria on Saturday.
- The pack includes Wilco Louw, Gerhard Steenekamp and Ruan Nortje, providing significant front-row and lock experience.
- Elrigh Louw and Cameron Hanekom are currently sidelined through injury but are expected to return later in the competition.