Bulls coach Jake White has pointed out the dual challenge of an intense schedule and squad management following their loss to the Stormers on Friday.
Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White blamed inexperience for his side's failure to beat the Stormers in Friday's URC clash in Cape Town.
Stormers coach John Dobson admitted he greatly enjoyed seeing his talented Stormers side turn on the fireworks against the Bulls in front of a rapturous home crowd on Friday.
The Stormers hurdled the Bulls in to second place in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a 37-27 success in Cape Town.
The battle lines have been drawn as the Stormers and Bulls both selected formidable-looking teams for Friday's URC derby in Cape Town.
Exeter took a huge step towards the Champions Cup knockout phase as they blitzed South African challengers the Bulls 44-14 at Sandy Park.