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Bulls Load Bok-Laden Squad for Glasgow Champions Cup Last‑16 Trip

A Bok-heavy touring group signals an underdog push after a shaky pool run.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Rugby Sevens - Men's Pool A - New Zealand vs Japan - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - July 24, 2024. Fehi Fineanganofo of New Zealand celebrates scoring their second try REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 28: Embrose Papier of the Bulls breaks through Munster defense, score a try and celebrate with his teammates during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Munster at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on March 28, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)
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Overview

  • The Bulls, who fly on Monday, named a 33-man group with 14 Springboks for Saturday’s Champions Cup last-16 at Scotstoun Stadium.
  • Loose forward Nizaam Carr is set to miss the trip after straining a hamstring against Munster, according to coach Johan Ackermann.
  • Ackermann said his side will give the knockout tie their “best shot,” committing to a full-strength approach for the away fixture.
  • Glasgow enter as clear favourites after topping the URC and going unbeaten in the Champions Cup pool stage under coach Franco Smith.
  • The Bulls scraped into the knockouts with a single pool win at Pau, yet recent URC results, including a 34-31 win over Munster, lifted momentum as a potential Cape Town quarter-final with the Stormers looms if both South African sides advance.