Bulls host Stade Francais in Champions Cup opener

The Bulls host Stade Francais in Champions Cup action after a 50-point derby win over the 10bet Lions, according to SuperSport. Bulls flanker Elrigh Louw said the side wants to win its home games and make a statement overseas.

"So definitely we want to win the games at home and then make a statement overseas."

Bulls prepare for a Stade Francais in Champions Cup test with injury doubts on the visitors

Stade Francais have lost three of their last five Top 14 games and suffered a few injuries in their most recent weekend, SuperSport reported.

Louw pointed to the physical challenge the French side poses up front. "French teams always have a big, heavy forward pack, rely a lot on scrums and mauls, so that's a massive battle for us," he said.

Last season at Loftus

Last season the Bulls lost a shootout to eventual champions Bordeaux-Begles at Loftus in the Champions Cup.

Key facts

• The Bulls host Stade Francais in round one of the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld.
• The Bulls are coming off a 50-point derby win over the 10bet Lions.
• Stade Francais have lost three of their last five Top 14 games.
• Last season the Bulls lost a shootout to eventual champions Bordeaux-Begles at Loftus.
• World Rugby has outlawed the hip drop tackle, a law change announced the week before the story was published.

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