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Papier returns as Bulls name 14 Boks in Champions Cup squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have confirmed their 42-man squad for the upcoming Investec Champions Cup campaign, which includes 14 Springboks. Head coach Johan Ackermann named 24 forwards and 18 backs ahead of their Round One EPCR Champions Cup clash against…

By Angus Opperman · rugby365

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 9:36 AM

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Embrose Papier returns as the Bulls named a 42-man Champions Cup squad featuring 14 Springboks.
Head coach Johan Ackermann selected 24 forwards and 18 backs for the upcoming European campaign.
The Bulls open their Champions Cup campaign against Stade Francais at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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The Bulls have announced their 42-man squad for the upcoming Investec Champions Cup campaign, featuring scrumhalf Embrose Papier and 14 Springboks. Head coach Johan Ackermann selected 24 forwards and 18 backs ahead of their Round One matchup against Stade Francais at Loftus Versfeld.

The squad features prominent Springboks including World Cup winner Handre Pollard, Willie le Roux, Canan Moodie, and Marco van Staden. Hanro Liebenberg captains the side, with Curwin Bosch and Luan Giliomee also named among the primary playmakers.

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