Vodacom Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has warned his side that nothing short of their absolute best will suffice when they step onto the turf today.
The Bulls secured a 40-7 win over Cardiff, bolstered by Cameron Hanekom’s return, enhancing their playoff hopes in the United Rugby Championship.
Ackermann names all-Springbok front row as Bulls target Stormers scalp at Loftus, with Van Staden celebrating century from bench.
The Bulls delivered an emphatic 52-17 statement victory over the Lions at Ellis Park, running in eight tries as old-school Pretoria brutality overwhelmed the hosts.
Johan Ackermann makes an emotional return to Ellis Park as Vodacom Bulls coach, facing the Lions in Saturday’s Jukskei Derby for the first time.
The Bulls select their strongest side to face Bristol at Loftus on Saturday. Ackermann’s team seeks to end their six-game losing streak.
Ackermann calls reports of Springbok coaches helping Bulls “ridiculous” and challenges photographers to find evidence at Loftus.
Neil de Bruin will join the Bulls, reuniting with Johan Ackermann following dismissals of Bekker and Rossouw after five-game losing streak.
Bulls endure nightmare 5-50 Champions Cup defeat to Northampton Saints. George Hendy’s hat-trick leads eight-try rout in England on Sunday.
Bulls desperately need to turn tide against Saints after suffering heartbreak twice in previous Champions Cup encounters with English side.
