For the first time in six years, Springbok Handre Pollard is at flyhalf for the Bulls as they run out to face Ulster in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson revealed that there is ample backup arriving for the latter part of their United Rugby Championship tour up north.
Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will start at flyhalf for Stormers in their United Rugby Championship encounter with Scarlets in Llanelli on Friday.
Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg could be set for a swift return for the Lions ahead of Saturda's Vodacom URC encounter against Benetton in Treviso.
South Africa's Vodacom URC franchises have added their voices to growing concerns over the proposed R360 competition.
Stormers defence coach Norman Laker says it’s crucial not to look too far ahead as they embark on their first overseas tour of the new United Rugby Championship season.