The Bulls' bonus point nine-try victory over the weekend against Benetton solidified a United Rugby Championship top-four finish with a round to play.
Bulls head coach Jake White insists that World Rugby are not unfairly targeting the Springboks by amending a law which prevents teams from opting for a scrum from a free-kick.
There's work to do, but Lions coach Ivan van Zyl is hopeful his charges can sneak into the United Rugby Championship playoffs.
Jake White has recalled some heavy hitters to his starting team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship encounter against Glasgow Warriors at Loftus Versfeld.
Ruan Vermaak has penned a new deal with the Bulls which will see the big lock remain at Loftus until June 2027.
Bulls front rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels has extended his stay at Loftus Versfeld to June 2026.