The Lions have been dealt a blow with the news that star flanker Emmanuel Tshituka will miss this weekend's URC clash against the Bulls at Ellis Park.
Recently retired Springbok loose forward Duane Vermeulen is awaiting a final decision from the South African Rugby Union as he looks set to take his first steps into coaching.
Retired Springbok Duane Vermeulen was seen on the Bulls’ training paddock in Pretoria on Tuesday.
Despite his team's narrow 30-28 URC victory over the Lions in Pretoria on Saturday, Bulls director of rugby Jake White was not entirely happy with the performance of his charges.
Johan Goosen kicked a late penalty from inside his own half to send the Bulls into the United Rugby Championship top four after a thrilling 30-28 win over the Lions in Pretoria.
The Bulls and Lions have named their sides to do battle in this weekend's only United Rugby Championship clash.