Home ground advantage proved a disadvantage last season. Will the Lions be able to stun the Springboks-strong Bulls in Pretoria for a second successive season in the United Rugby Championship?
The Bulls and Lions are set to renew their historic Jukskei derby rivalry at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in the United Rugby Championship. Analysts Keo and Zels offered split predictions for the clash, with Zels backing the Bulls to win 31-22 due to their returning Springboks, strong scrum, and kicking options in Curwin Bosch and Willie le Roux.
In contrast, Keo predicted a 35-29 victory for the Lions, citing team continuity under Cash van Rooyen and tactical control from flyhalf Chris Smith and scrumhalf Morne van den Berg.
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