The Bulls head to Ireland on Monday with 13 Springboks in their ranks for a three-week United Rugby Championship tour, where they face Ulster, Connacht and Glasgow.
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann admits his side were far from perfect despite a thrilling 53–40 victory over the Ospreys at Loftus Versfeld in their United Rugby Championship opener.
Johan Grobbelaar scored a hat-trick of tries to help the Bulls kick off their United Rugby Championship campaign with a 53-40 victory against Ospreys at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Springbok veteran Willie le Roux will train with the squad in Durban this week, but will still be available for selection for the Bulls as they start their United Rugby Championship campaign.
Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has signed a new deal to remain at the United Rugby Championship side until 2028, reaffirming his commitment to the club despite recent links to the Bulls and various international roles.
World Cup winner Marvin Orie's move to the Sharks has been confirmed by Bulls' coach Johan Ackermann.