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Bulls hungry to strike first blow in rivalry

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September 30, 2025

THE Bulls are expecting some of their injured stars to return only after they complete their opening overseas tour in the United Rugby Championship (URC).

That will also be around the time their Springboks rejoin the squad for a busy December schedule.

For now, without the Boks and key injured players such as No 8 Cameron Hanekom, loose forward Elrigh Louw, and flyhalf Johan Goosen, the team has still managed a positive start with an opening victory in the competition.

Yes, their outing against the Ospreys at Loftus Versfeld was far from smooth - despite winning 53-40- and things will only get tougher when defending champions Leinster visit Pretoria on Saturday. It's a replay of last season's final, and the Bulls will look to strike the first psychological blow early in the campaign.

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