Veteran flyhalf Morne Steyn has been recalled as part of a strong 31-man Vodacom Bulls squad for a two-match tour to France and Wales.
The 38-year-old Steyn last played for the Bulls when he captained a makeshift 23 to a 30-point defeat against the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park in the second week of the Champions Cup.
The Bulls were set depart from OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday, heading to France for a round 4 clash against Lyon at the Matmut Stadium de Gerland on Friday night.
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Thereafter, the men from Pretoria will fly to the United Kingdom to begin preparations for round 13 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, where the Bulls will face Scarlets in Llanelli on Friday, 27 January.
Having clinched a bonus-point win against Exeter at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, the Bulls are eager to confirm their spot in the last 16 of the Champions Cup and also cement their place in the playoffs of the URC, where they currently rank third behind leaders Leinster and rivals DHL Stormers.
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Lyon this week and Scarlets next ? pic.twitter.com/dKEipKDDZl— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) January 17, 2023
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