Bulls lean on nine Springboks for Cup clash

WHILE Johan Ackermann will be without a host of national players for their Champions Cup clash against Northampton Saints, the Bulls coach has still been able to include nine Springboks for the trip to England.

- JOHN GOLIATH

ELRIGH Louw has been included in the Bulls touring squad for their Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints. I BackpagePix

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The Bulls, who depart for the United Kingdom today, have injected experience and depth into their travelling group despite being without marquee flyhalf Handré Pollard, tighthead Wilco Louw and lock Ruan Nortje. The trio are observing mandatory rest periods following the Springboks’ November commitments.

Among the Boks included is influential loose forward Elrigh Louw, who continues his road back to peak condition after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Louw has now featured in two matches since his comeback and is expected to add power to the back row.