This weekend, there’s one match fans won’t want to miss: the Bulls will take on the Lions in a highly anticipated Jukskei derby in Pretoria.

With so much at stake, both teams are looking to make a statement in this thrilling URC encounter.

Bulls Aim for Victory to Strengthen Their Position

The Bulls, who hold the SA Shield, need a win to increase their lead over the Sharks, who are sitting just one point behind them.

With 35 points in third place, the Bulls will be determined to create a buffer against the fourth-placed Sharks (34 points).

A victory would also bring them closer to second-placed Glasgow Warriors, who have 42 points.

While Leinster is comfortably at the top with an impressive 52 points, the Bulls are focused on securing a spot in the top two to avoid a tougher finish to the pool stages.

Lions Seek to Climb the Standings

On the other hand, the Lions are in 12th place with 23 points.

Although they are trailing the eighth-placed Scarlets by four points, they still have two games in hand.

This means that a surprising win in Pretoria could see them make a significant leap up the standings.

A victory here could breathe new life into their season and give them much-needed momentum.

Match Details

Date: Saturday, February 22
Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Kick-off: 14:00
Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Morne Ferreira, Sean Muller (South Africa)
TMO: Egon Seconds (South Africa)

How the Teams Will Line Up

Bulls

Backline: 15 Devon Williams, 14 Sebastian de Klerk, 13 Stedman Gans, 12 David Kriel, 11 Canan Moodie, 10 Willie le Roux, 9 Embrose Papier
Forward Pack: 8 Mpilo Gumede, 7 Reinhardt Ludwig (captain), 6 Marco van Staden, 5 JF van Heerden, 4 Cobus Wiese, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp
Replacements: 16 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 17 Alulutho Tshakweni, 18 Francois Klopper, 19 Ruan Vermaak, 20 Nizaam Carr, 21 Zak Burger, 22 Keagan Johannes, 23 Sergeal Petersen

Lions

Backline: 15 Quan Horn, 14 Richard Kriel, 13 Henco van Wyk, 12 Marius Louw, 11 Edwill van der Merwe, 10 Gianni Lombard, 9 Morne van den Berg
Forward Pack: 8 Francke Horn (captain), 7 Ruan Venter, 6 Jarod Cairns, 5 Darrien Landsberg, 4 Etienne Oosthuizen, 3 Asenathi Ntlabakanye, 2 PJ Botha, 1 Juan Schoeman
Replacements: 16 Jaco Visagie, 17 Morgan Naude, 18 Conraad van Vuuren, 19 Ruan Delport, 20 Sibabalo Qoma, 21 Renzo du Plessis, 22 Nico Steyn, 23 Manuel Rass

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