The Bulls and their boss, Jake White, will not be punished for fielding a weakened team in the Champions Cup, according to a new report.
Jake White claims Champions Cup organisers have admitted that the Bulls, as well as other quarterfinal teams like La Rochelle, were hampered by the schedule.
The Bulls and SA Rugby have reportedly received an official letter demanding an explanation for why the Pretoria outfit fielded a weakened side in their Champions Cup quarter-final.
Northampton advanced to the Champions Cup semi-finals on Saturday, after beating the Bulls 59-22 at Franklin's Gardens.
The Bulls have left many of their star players at home for their Champions Cup quarterfinal clash against Northampton Saints in London on Saturday.
The Bulls will tackle Northampton Saints without many of their Springboks in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.