The Bulls have named a star-studded squad for their United Rugby Championship final against Leinster next week.
The Bulls squad travelling to Dublin for next Friday’s United Rugby Championship final against Leinster reflects the formidable blend of experience, youth, and versatility that has propelled Johan Ackermann’s side to the grand showpiece, with a distinct opportunity to upset the reigning champions.
At the structural core of the 32-man travelling squad is a heavy Springbok presence featuring 17 fully capped internationals. To illustrate their squad depth, the Pretoria-based franchise fielded 11 Boks in the starting lineup and a further five on the bench during their grueling semi-final triumph over the Glasgow Warriors.
The touring roster contains wily, battle-hardened campaigners in Willie le Roux, Handré Pollard, and Marcell Coetzee, alongside a core of world-class performers in their prime, including Kurt-Lee Arendse, Wilco Louw, Marco van Staden, and Elrigh Louw. Adding a dynamic, high-energy edge to the squad are rising stars Cameron Hanekom, Canan Moodie, and Cheswill Jooste, whose attacking threat provides genuine X-factor out wide.
Up front, the forward pack offers a balanced combination of raw physicality and mobility. Louw and Van Staden provide an immense work rate and a relentless breakdown presence, while lock pairing Ruan Nortje and Cobus Wiese possess the sheer size and power required to anchor the set-piece in Dublin. The front row, in particular, stands out for its profound depth, ensuring scrummaging stability and allowing Ackermann to maintain set-piece intensity throughout the entire 80 minutes.
