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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 17: Salmaan Moerat of DHL Stormers receives medical attention during the Heineken Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and London Irish at DHL Cape Town Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Moerat injury crushes Stormers festive cheer

The Stormers’ celebrations of a first Champions Cup victory was dampened with the news that Salmaan Moerat is expected to be out for a long period of time.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Bismarck du Plessis of the Vodacom Bulls running onto the pitch with the Vodacom Blue Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on January 19, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bismarck: How Jake got me off the farm

Bismarck du Plessis has opened up on how Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White coaxed him out of retirement and the challenges posed by the ongoing rugby calendar in South Africa.

Bulls stick with winning formula

Jake White has made just four changes to the Vodacom Bulls matchday lineup for the away Champions Cup clash against Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

Exeter boss: Champions Cup was good as it was

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter says there has to be an economic benefit to keep the South African teams in the Champions Cup, ahead of the clash with the Vodacom Bulls.

Jake ‘realistic’ as Bulls pick their battles

Jake White has further explained his decision to retain the Vodacom Bulls squad of veterans and youngsters for the Champions Cup clash against Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

Nizaam Carr in action against Lyon at Loftus Versfeld

Bulls stick with mix and match for Exeter trip

Jake White has named a 29-man Vodacom Bulls tour squad for the Pool A Champions Cup clash away to Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

White devises plan to fight on two fronts

Jake White will split the Vodacom Bulls squad, with one half flying to Exeter for Saturday’s Champions Cup clash, while the other half stays in SA to prepare for the DHL Stormers.

Vodacom Bulls vs Lyon. Bernard van der Linde of the Vodacom Bulls celebrates after scoring a try Heineken Champions Cup Round 1 Pool A, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa - 10 Dec 2022

Jake proud of ‘phenomenal’ Bulls

Jake White has heaped praise on the Vodacom Bulls’ performance after they survived a late comeback from French giants Lyon at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in their Champions Cup debut.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13659939cm) Cell C Sharks vs Harlequins . Ox Nche of the Cell C Sharks Heineken Champions Cup Round 1 Pool A, Hollywood Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 10 Dec 2022

Highlights: Sharks & Bulls win thrillers, Stormers slump

The Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls held on for tense home victories over Harlequins and Lyon respectively, while the DHL Stormers suffered a disappointing loss away to ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 05: Morne Steyn of the Vodacom Blue Bulls in action during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versveld Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Jake springs Bulls surprise for Champs Cup opener

Morne Steyn will lead a heavily changed Vodacom Bulls team featuring only three other capped Springboks in their Champions Cup debut against Lyon in Pretoria on Saturday.