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Bulls Clinch Home URC Quarter-Final as Injury Scans Cloud Build-Up to Munster

Injury scans next week will shape a short, disrupted buildup to Munster on 30 May.

PETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 16: Sergeal Petersen of the Bulls passes under pressure during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Benetton at Loftus Versfeld on May 16, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
PETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 16: Bulls players during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Benetton at Loftus Versfeld on May 16, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann rued many errors made by his side during their 18th-round win over Benetton. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images

Overview

  • The Bulls, who beat Benetton 45-19 at Loftus on Saturday, secured a home United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Munster on 30 May.
  • Utility back Devon Williams hurt his foot in the warm-up after a teammate stepped on it, left the field in the 53rd minute, and will have scans on Monday.
  • No. 8 Cameron Hanekom reported a sore foot, with coach Johan Ackermann calling him the main fitness concern and confirming a Monday scan.
  • Captain Ruan Nortjé twisted an ankle and Canan Moodie took a shoulder knock, with the coach expecting recovery during the EPCR finals break as Springbok alignment camps reduce full-squad training time.
  • Ackermann said the team must cut out soft moments and sharpen finishing and decision-making because momentum is harder to regain in knockout rugby.