Bulls boss Jake White says he sees things completely differently after his near-death experience and is excited to return to work with the Pretoria outfit.
SA Rugby has lifted the lid on the domestic calendar for the coming year, which will include an expanded Currie Cup competition.
The Bulls were left wondering what might have been after a late decision not to kick for posts ended up costing them dearly against Scarlets.
After another loss, Bulls flanker Nizaam Carr admitted that there have been conversations about their lack of form away from home.
The Bulls' Champions Cup fate is out of their hands after they missed out on a vital bonus point in their 31-7 defeat against Lyon in France on Friday.
Although the Bulls have recalled several first-choice players for Friday's URC derby with the Stormers in Cape Town, Jake White believes the home side will still be the favourites.