While he is still coming to terms with some of the finer points of playing flyhalf for the Bulls, Springbok fullback Willie le Roux is happy with the performances he's delivered thus far.
Springbok and Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth has revealed that he hopes to be back very soon after struggling with concussion symptoms.
The Lions were outmuscled in their 31-19 defeat at the hands of the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, drawing the ire of coach Ivan van Rooyen.
Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has made five changes to his starting lineup for the clash with the Lions in Saturday's rescheduled Round Nine clash at Loftus Versfeld.
There will be a lot more on the line than just pride when the Bulls and Lions meet on Saturday in what should be a highly entertaining United Rugby Championship Jukskei derby in Pretoria - the only match of the weekend.
The Sharks have gone into a week's break in the United Rugby Championship in fourth place on the log, one point behind the Bulls who they defeated 29-19 on Saturday.