Bismarck, Goosen included in Bulls overseas trip
The Bulls will leave the country on Saturday to begin a four-week tour that will start in Ireland.
The Currie Cup champions will continue to Wales and end in Scotland for their opening fixtures of the United Rugby Championship.
Bulls director of rugby Jake White has announced a 37-man squad for the overseas trip.
Springbok hooker, Bismarck du Plessis, who joined the side earlier in the week, will be a noticeable inclusion to the squad that will also see the return of Johan Goosen, who missed the Currie Cup final.
Also in the travelling party, following a full recovery from injury, is scrum-half Embrose Papier and Sintu Manjezi.
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“We have a long and tough URC season ahead, and it will be important how we manage our squad going forward. Equally, it is important that we continue building on the winning culture we are creating at the Vodacom Bulls, so it is imperative that we utilise our experienced workhorses and our exciting youngsters,” said White.
“We are looking forward to a highly competitive opening three fixtures against Leinster, Connacht, Cardiff and Edinburgh – all quality opposition. All participating teams will be looking to start the season on a high note, and it is no different for us.”