The Bulls will face the Lions in Saturday's URC Jukskei derby at Ellis Park with a reshaped squad due to injuries, Springbok management protocols and tactical changes.
Bulls flank Marcell Coetzee says they are eager to make amends for losing to the Lions at Loftus Versveld earlier this season in the United Rugby Championship.
The Bulls earned a second consecutive comeback victory against Edinburgh on Friday, earning the praise of their coach Johan Ackermann.
Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff believes South African teams need to do a better job of rotating their players so they don't end up having to send understrength teams to Europe.
The Bulls have unveiled a refreshed matchday 23 for their United Rugby Championship encounter with Edinburgh this weekend.
Bulls coach Johan Ackerman is hoping to build on last week's gutsy performance as they face Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship on Friday.