They will face Ulster and Connacht in Ireland, before taking on Glasgow in Scotland.<\/p>\n
Their preparations have, however, been disrupted after captain Marcell Coetzee failed a head injury assessment and was ruled out of the trip. Coetzee, who led the Bulls to two strong opening wins, will remain at home under medical supervision. Hooker Johann Grobbelaar will captain the side in his absence.<\/p>\n
Kurt-Lee Arendse is still recovering from a hamstring injury but could be available later in the tour. As part of player welfare protocols, Wilco Louw will be replaced after week two by Khuta Mchunu. Lock Ruan Nortje has also been rested but remains on standby.<\/p>\n
The squad has been boosted by the return of Cheswill Jooste, Jan Serfontein and Cobus Wiese, who missed last weekend\u2019s game against Leinster. The addition of Springboks Handr\u00e9 Pollard, Louw and Canan Moodie is expected to strengthen the team, though Coach Johan Ackermann says integrating them quickly will be crucial.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got individual plans in place, but injuries have already forced a few changes,\u201d Ackermann said. \u201cIt\u2019s probably the biggest challenge for Handr\u00e9, as he\u2019s the newest addition, while the others are familiar with our setup.\u201d<\/p>\n
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