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Pretoria - While they are more than overjoyed to be home again, the Bulls will be sweating on a number of key injuries ahead of Saturday’s game against the Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld.
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Even though only 18 players attended the flush out session at Loftus Versfeld on Monday night, getting rid of jetlag in a light run, there was more than just a bit of concern over some players.
Centre Jaco Pretorius continues to struggle with his neck strain, while flank Dewald Potgieter was hopping around on crutches after straining ankle ligaments.
Captain Victor Matfield is trying to shake off a calf strain and utility back Francois Hougaard is nursing an ankle strain as well.
“It's difficult to tell how serious they all are,” coach Frans Ludeke said after the training session, “Everyone is still a bit tired and stiff after a long flight, but we should know more on Tuesday.”
The injuries to Pretorius and Potgieter are the worrying duo, with Matfield and Hougaard likely to shake off their niggles before Saturday’s game.
The Bulls need to win all their remaining games in the competition to have a chance of making the playoffs, and defending their title.
