Bulls coach Jake White doesn't believe rugby players will survive the current rugby calendar for much longer.
Jake White believes that having Willie le Roux's commanding voice closer to the action at flyhalf will be a major advantage for the Bulls against the Stormers on Saturday.
Lions prop Asentahi Ntlabakanye confirmed he signed a contract extension with the Johannesburg franchise on Wednesday.
Springbok star Makazole Mapimpi has been handed a hefty three-game suspension following an eye gouge in the Sharks' United Rugby Championship match against Cardiff.
The Bulls have provided an update on the injuries of club captains Ruan Nortje and Elrigh Louw, as well as flyhalf Johan Goosen.
Veteran Springboks full-back Willie le Roux looks set to continue playing his club rugby at the Bulls after it was initially revealed that he would be leaving the Pretoria-based outfit.