Cameron Hanekom described the last week with the Springboks in Jersey as a "dream come true", adding that he was surprised by his call-up.
The Bulls, forced into late changes due to illness in the squad, left it late to claim a 17-15 victory over Benetton in the United Rugby Championship (URC) in Italy.
Johan Grobbelaar is free to play after the Bulls' forward had his red card rescinded by a United Rugby Championship disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.
There was anger on social media as the Bulls fell to their first URC defeat of the season following a questionable red card to Johan Grobbelaar.
Springbok and Bulls centre Lionel Mapoe has officially announced his retirement from rugby, concluding a professional career that lasted nearly two decades as he prepares to transition from the pitch to the boxing ring.
Jake White was satisfied with the Bulls' bonus-point victory in their tour opener in Wales on Saturday, but bemoaned the loss of several key players for next week's match against the Scarlets.