Springbok centre Wynand Olivier is back in the Bulls starting line-up for their Super Rugby clash against the Sharks in Durban.
Bulls coach Frans Ludeke is set to sign a two-year extension to his contract which will keep him in Pretoria until 2015.
It remains unclear when Springbok fullback Zane Kirchner will be declared fit to return to action for the Bulls.
With only six matches left for the Bulls in the round-robin phase, the team can ill-afford any slip-ups ahead of the playoffs.
Springbok flank Jacques Potgieter is set to leave the Bulls for good after requesting a release from his contract.
A five-game winning streak by the Bulls has stiffened their claims to a Loftus semi and perhaps even final in Super Rugby.
Bulls head coach Frans Ludeke is not worried about their dismal Super Rugby record against the Highlanders.
The battle at No 10 between Bok incumbent Pat Lambie and rejuvenated Morne Steyn will be one to savour on Saturday.
The Bulls have powered their way past the Highlanders in their Super Rugby encounter at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
Rob Houwing believes the Bulls will hit their straps against the motley Highlanders to bank a five-point Loftus harvest.
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