Leinster have been dealt a major blow ahead of the United Rugby Championship Grand Final against the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.
Bulls fullback Willie le Roux has heaped praise on attack coach Niel de Bruin and head coach Johann Ackerman for revitalising the Bulls' attack.
Former Springboks coach Nick Mallett believes Stormers scrum-half Imad Khan has done enough with his recent performances to emerge as a surprise contender for national selection.
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.
Bulls coach Johan Ackerman is all too aware that one moment of ill-discipline can cost his team the United Rugby Championship trophy.
Lock Ruben van Heerden has been called up to the Springbok squad, linking up with the team in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening.