The Bulls will play one warm-up fixture against the Lions on January 30 in Polokwane before their Super 14 campaign kicks off on February 12 in Bloemfontein against the Cheetahs.

Team manager Wynie Strydom said the Bulls will field two teams against the Johannesburg franchise and the matches will start at 17:00 and 19:00 respectively.

Details about the ticket sales for the match in Polokwane will follow shortly.

Strydom is extremely upbeat about how things are going in the Bulls’ camp and he was impressed by the players’ fitness levels.

“We commenced our training at Loftus on Monday with fitness tests and it was pleasing to see that all the guys are in excellent shape.

“Apart from injured players such as Bakkies Botha, Chiliboy Ralepelle and Akona Ndungane all the guys are fit and raring to go and I’m looking forward to another splendid season.”